- Person-centered approach
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Adoption and foster care focus
About Melinna
Melinna Perez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with ten years of clinical experience. She approaches therapy with a calm, direct style and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, eating concerns, relationship strain, and identity questions. Melinna speaks English and Spanish and often supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues and attachment concerns.
She uses straightforward talk therapy and practical tools in sessions. Melinna draws on client-centered approaches to meet people where they are and adapt methods to each person's needs. That can include techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help with thoughts and actions.
Her work includes addressing trauma, grief, intimacy issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and body image struggles. She also helps with communication problems, codependency, and coping with life changes like separation or divorce. Sessions can include coaching-style support when a clearer plan or skills practice is helpful.
Melinna has provided individual and group therapy in both outpatient and residential settings. Her background includes supporting people with eating and food-related issues, bipolar mood concerns, and a range of adjustment challenges.
She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can express emotions and try new ways of handling problems. To get started, people are asked to complete a brief questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's listed process.
How her approaches translate to online work
Melinna commonly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client's perspective guides the work. This approach helps when someone needs to feel heard and understood before making changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches concrete skills to reduce distress and change patterns.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try methods that fit, and adjust as needed. That collaborative process helps clarify which tools feel most helpful for the client's situation.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats before booking. The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions around school or work, making shorter check-ins simpler, and avoiding travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to use therapeutic tools between appointments and practice skills in day-to-day routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help address?
Melinna works with stress, anxiety, depression, eating and body image issues, trauma and grief, intimacy and relationship problems, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She takes a person-centered, practical approach. Sessions mix listening, coaching, and skill practice tailored to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in outpatient and residential settings and with both individual and group therapy.
What credentials and region apply?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.