About me

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology. I have been working as a therapist since 2013.

I have primarily worked with teens ages 13-19 in the last 7 years. My goal is to help teens feel seen, heard and figure out what their goals are for themselves. It's so hard being a teen these days and so much pressure, it's important to have a place to feel free to talk about what's going on.

I have experience working with different ages, ethnicities, SOGIE and socio economics. In my time as a therapist I've worked with a wide range of.concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, and communication issues.

My main focus is to create a space to feel heard and supported. I start with a Client Centered approach to develop the connection and help you feel safe.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Anger management
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Parenting issues , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Adoption and foster care , Attachment issues , Co-morbidity , Codependency , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 8

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

CA LMFT 110498

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melinda Miller. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Apr 30, 2024 after therapy with Melinda for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management

Melinda is AMAZING!! What I like about her is that we both shared the same faith and so with my approval we incorporated faith into my sessions which is meaningful to me. She is well versed in so many theories and providing therapeutic support for my needs was also a plus. Her having cultural competency and sensitivity was another reason why I respected and appreciated my sessions with her as I am African American and was unsure if we would mesh but we did and I’m grateful for that as well.

Written on Jan 27, 2024 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Melinda takes the time to really get to know me and understand things from my perspective. I love how honest and informative she is, and she is such a breath of fresh air to talk to!

Written on Oct 07, 2023 after therapy with Melinda for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Very attentive and knows how to provide solutions for problems in and outside of work

Written on Aug 18, 2023 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management

Melinda has changed my entire life in the short period of time of knowing her . She makes me feel safe and comfortable and especially heard . I recommend Melinda to anybody getting into therapy or scared to start .

Written on Jan 15, 2023 after therapy with Melinda for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd

Melinda is a very kind hearted and understanding person. She helped me understand the trauma I had experienced was real. It answered so many questions for me. She believed in everything I said, and never made me feel small or unimportant. I truly appreciate the support that she has given me.

Written on Jul 31, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Love her!

Written on Jun 12, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 6 months

Melinda Miller has been a great fit for my daughter and is easily available and responsive to all messages. You would be lucky to have Melinda as your therapist.

Written on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management

Melinda is very responsive, very caring and not afraid to confront you on things she feels like you are avoiding. She challenges you to tackle your problems and gives you so many tools as well as worksheets to help track/ manage whatever you need help with the most. She is so kind and caring I truly look forward to every session. She has made seeking therapy not such a scary word or thing to do.

Work with me!