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Bernadette Melick

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

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Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Bernadette Melick is dedicated to helping individuals release past trauma, fear, and limiting beliefs so they can move toward a more meaningful, grounded, and fulfilling life. Her approach is holistic and integrative, combining therapeutic practices with gentle spiritual exploration to support clients through life’s challenges in a way that feels authentic, compassionate, and deeply personal.
Bernadette's therapeutic framework is tailored to each client’s needs and draws from modalities, including Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, Integrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
Bernadette is committed to walking alongside you as you explore your inner world, heal from the past, and cultivate a deeper sense of purpose and connection. Her goal is to support you in building resilience, strengthening relationships, and stepping into a life that feels more aligned with who you truly are.
Take the first step to help. Call or Bernadette Melick now - (279) 256-1778

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Citrus Heights, CA 95610

(279) 256-1778

Sacramento, CA 95864

My website
I am normally able to schedule a new client withing 3-5 days from them first reaching out. I look forward to speaking with you!
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Trauma and PTSD 
$130 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (279) 256-1778
Photo of Bernadette Melick, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Citrus Heights, CA 95610

(279) 256-1778

Sacramento, CA 95864

My website
I am normally able to schedule a new client withing 3-5 days from them first reaching out. I look forward to speaking with you!
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Trauma and PTSD 
$130 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $130
  • Couple Sessions $130
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Blue Cross
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Health Net
  • Managed Health Network (MHN)
  • Medi-Cal
  • Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum
  • Partnership Health Plan
  • Sutter
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I am in network with most major insurances including Medi-Cal. I look forward to working with you and helping utilize your insurance to cover these sessions.
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Bernadette Melick
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
or call with questions - (279) 256-1778
"
I am in network with most major insurances including Medi-Cal. I look forward to working with you and helping utilize your insurance to cover these sessions.
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Bernadette Melick
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
or call with questions - (279) 256-1778

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 151908 Supervised by Clari Poppe (California / 101417) Bernadette Melick
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Bernadette Melick
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
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Bernadette Melick
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (279) 256-1778

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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Bernadette Melick
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (279) 256-1778
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Bernadette Melick
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (279) 256-1778

8 Endorsements

Dynasty Herron
Dynasty Herron
Associate Clinical Social WorkerASW
A clinician who combines expertise with genuine compassion.
Clari Poppe
Clari Poppe
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
An outstanding practitioner with remarkable clinical insight.
Susan Johnson
Susan Johnson
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
A highly competent and dedicated behavioral health professional.
Arleen Tello
Arleen Tello
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateAMFT
A professional who exemplifies integrity, competence, and care.
Angela Salemme Pereira da Silva
Angela Salemme Pereira da Silva
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateAMFT
A clinician whose expertise inspires confidence in clients and colleagues alike.
R. Ryan Gunton
R. Ryan Gunton
PsychologistPhD
An exceptionally skilled and compassionate clinician.
Eireann Smith
Eireann Smith
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
A consummate professional committed to excellence in care.
Letitia Obot
Letitia Obot
Licensed Professional Clinical CounselorLPCC
She embodies professionalism, compassion, and clinical excellence.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Blind Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Blind Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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Bernadette Melick
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (279) 256-1778
Photo of Bernadette Melick, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Bernadette Melick
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (279) 256-1778

Location

Primary Location

Citrus Heights, CA 95610

(279) 256-1778

Additional Location

Sacramento, CA 95864

(279) 256-1778
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I am normally able to schedule a new client withing 3-5 days from them first reaching out. I look forward to speaking with you!
Photo of Bernadette Melick, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Bernadette Melick
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (279) 256-1778
"
I am normally able to schedule a new client withing 3-5 days from them first reaching out. I look forward to speaking with you!
Photo of Bernadette Melick, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Bernadette Melick
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (279) 256-1778