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Do you feel insecure in yourself/relationships, undeserving and/or unworthy, inadequate? Do you struggle with identifying/communicating/expressing your needs? Do you experience excessive fears, worry, anxiety in your relationships, and overall? Do you find yourself feeling disconnected, wonder what your life's purpose is, and how to find fulfillment in your life? Do you find yourself repeating patterns and criticizing/judging yourself harshly and have difficulty with self-acceptance/self-forgiveness? Or do you struggle with family/interpersonal relationships? I can help you identify the origins/source of these internal experiences.

My approach in therapy is to create a warm, non-judgmental, interactive atmosphere in which we can bring the wisdom of your highest and best self to your current difficulties and dilemmas. I am attuned to the effect of unconscious patterns that begin in childhood and yet try to work in the present, trusting that the past -- to the extent it is important -- will show up in the present. My belief is that human beings naturally tend toward wholeness. I use education and mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques to enable you to participate fully in your own healing and growth.

I want the people I work with to learn how to go through those lonely, sad, stressful, and worried times with a fighting chance for a new possibility and better outcome. Exploring your history and learning how to cope with known and unknown patterns working against you can build newer and healthier patterns. Controlling the intensity of your emotions and bringing new passion and excitement to your relationships takes practice and a little time for the process to take hold. I believe we can do the necessary individual and couples therapy to increase your satisfaction of a life well-lived.

Feeling too much sadness, easily angered, or worried about everything? Want to feel happier in your own life or as a parent, balance your stress, and increase connection with others? Is your child struggling at school or are you longing to communicate better with them? Has a traumatic event affected your daily life? These issues can be resolved in therapy. I provide a calm, accepting place where we explore ways to resolve life's challenges. You can learn to love and accept yourself. I believe in your capacity to heal and that you are the expert on your own life.

Discover how to liberate yourself from shame, past trauma, false beliefs, doubt and internalized oppression so you can embody your unique creativity and power. Perhaps you have encountered a deep longing to express your truth, but you find yourself caught in a pattern or habit that blocks your ability to express it or believe in yourself. Some of these patterns run very deep and therefore I work with techniques that can really help us to get to the root of them so real change can happen. Through this process we will focus on developing your strengths and discovering your unique gifts.

Whether this is your first time looking for a therapist or you are coming back to therapy, it can feel hard to find someone you feel you can trust and really click with. Life is hard enough, finding a therapist shouldn't feel impossible, my goal is to make the process as smooth as possible. I have over 10 years of clinical experience and enjoy working with individuals and especially new parents. I hope to work with clients to strengthen relationships, foster change and enhance what might already be working. I have helped clients to learn effective strategies to live more fulfilling and satisfying lives.

People come to therapy for many reasons, including feeling stuck, seeking relief from emotional distress, needing support adjusting to a new life circumstance, and to develop a better understanding of themselves. They may also be interested in learning new coping skills and new ways of responding to life stressors. During therapy, we will explore unhelpful patterns by looking at the connection between your thoughts, behaviors and emotions as well as the ways in which these things are moving you towards or away from your goals and values.

Feeling stuck, at a loss or not sure what direction you want your life to go in? If so, you’ve come to the right place. We can get stuck in the same place because we’re too nervous to take that first step or doubt that we can pull off the changes we want to make.

I work primarily with adults who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery and connection to your true self. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.

Are you or a loved one struggling with ADHD? Wondering if you have ADHD? I specialize in working with ADHD, using a combination of ADHD coaching and therapy. You can turn struggle into fulfillment by learning about your ADHD type, and developing new skills and ADHD friendly habits. As well as healing the pain that comes from experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or shame and overwhelm. I know how much frustration there is living with ADHD and how little control you may feel right now. There is hope. Call me and let's talk about how I can help.

My work is to help individuals, couples, and families with any issues that may be causing distress. I'm open to working with anyone or any couple or family that is interested in a deeper exploration of who they are and how they are in the world. I work with people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and anything that may be causing difficulties in your relationships and in your life. I will take many different approaches in sessions based on your needs in the moment. My goal is your independence, self-sufficiency and self-acceptance.

I have a history of working with trauma, couples, adolescents and substance use disorders. I work hard at empowering clients to move past struggles that hold them back and to find a sense of agency and purpose.

I know the journey of life is not an easy one and sometimes we need some help to get through unexpected struggles and get in the way of living a happy and healthy life. I am dedicated to the holistic healing of the mind, body, and soul. Many people describe me as warm, understanding, and down to earth. I pride myself on integrity, commitment, and passion for the work I do as a therapist.

Individual, Couples/Relationship, Teen Counseling. LGBTQIA+, Poly, Sex-Positive, & Kink friendly. Folks tend to come to me when they are feeling stuck around their anxiety or depression. They usually are holding questions around their sexuality/identity, life transitions, and processing grief or loss. They know that they have the wisdom to resolve these feelings inside, but they are feeling stuck on how to access them. Everything feels a little garbled, and I help them clear the way to access the answers to the questions they are holding.

Melinda Perales, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist). She provides treatment for porn addiction and sex & love addiction and works with individuals, couples, and leads group therapy. In addition to her extensive knowledge of treating addiction, she also has a strong background working with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, major career, and life transitions. Melinda is earning a doctoral degree in Psychology.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with many years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families, as well as adults. My interventions are heavily rooted in behavioral therapy and evidence-based practices including feminist and attachment theories. However, I tend to conceptualize clinical presentations from a multicultural and social justice perspective. While I employ empirically validated treatments to ignite change, I am also of the belief that there is no single story to any individual. Consequently, it is important to understand the social, cultural, political, and spiritual context of each individual.

Who is driving you crazy? Your partner, your boss, your teacher, your mother? Are you feeling overwhelmed, trapped, unsatisfied? Would you like to be more assertive, establish stronger boundaries & have more satisfying relationships? Would you like to remove obstacles that are preventing you from achieving your dreams? I want to help you develop life-long patterns to sustain a richer, more gratifying life. I specialize in working with adults going through transitions relating to work, school & relationships. I love working with intelligent, creative, motivated & insightful clients.

You’re probably here because something hurts, or maybe just isn't working a well as it could. You’re hoping for relief, and ultimately, change. Talking to another person in a confidential space—a space where the full range of your thoughts and feelings is welcome—can be powerful. I will help you unpack your situation so you can gain perspective, choice, and control. I often find myself working with people who are strong thinkers but less familiar with their emotions, those who are great at taking care of other people but have trouble valuing their own needs, and those who have felt like outsiders.

“I dwell in possibility.” – Emily Dickinson The possibility that you can feel better. The possibility that you can grow stronger. The possibility that you can harness your strengths in the service of your visions. The possibility that you can learn and change and become more self-aware, and that that can make a tremendous difference in your quality of life. Therapy can help. Sitting in a room and talking and thinking and feeling with someone with kind, focused attention on what’s troubling you, can help things shift, and can help you come to know yourself better. This is true for couples as well.