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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
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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

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
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (279) 256-1778
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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

6 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.

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