Melanie
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Let's Connect (424) 414-0917
You may be high-functioning, capable, and outwardly successful, yet feel anxious, self-doubting, or emotionally depleted. Many of my clients are adult children of narcissistic or emotionally unavailable parents who learned to prioritize others, suppress their own needs, or stay in control to feel safe. These early patterns often show up later as perfectionism, difficulty setting boundaries, relationship conflict, or a persistent sense that something is never quite enough. You want clarity, emotional relief, and more authentic connection.
I am a trauma-focused Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in relational and complex trauma, narcissistic family dynamics, and the needs of high-functioning adults. I offer insight-oriented, compassionate therapy that helps you understand long-standing patterns, strengthen self-trust, and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
You don't have to keep holding everything together on your own. Therapy can be a space to slow down, feel understood, and make sense of experiences that have shaped you for years. If you're ready to move beyond survival and create deeper confidence and connection, I would be honored to support you in that process.
Call or Email Melanie Baines now for a free 15 minute consultation - (424) 414-0917
Let's Connect (424) 414-0917
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Optum
Melanie Baines
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (424) 414-0917
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / AMFT154924 Supervised by Demitri Richmond (California / 27119) Melanie Baines
- Attended Antioch University Los Angeles, MA Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in Psychological Trauma, Graduated 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Melanie Baines
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (424) 414-0917
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Self Esteem
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Caregivers
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Melanie Baines
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 414-0917
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Religion
Buddhist
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Religion
Buddhist
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Melanie Baines
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (424) 414-0917
Location
Nearby Areas
Melanie Baines
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (424) 414-0917