Melanie Castellari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (760) 903-5841

Welcome, are you someone who feels like they're doing everything right on the outside, yet are struggling internally with a sense of disconnection, anxiety, or feeling stuck in a painful pattern? or maybe your a couple who has forgotten how to be friends, or an individual who feels overwhelmed by the pressure to keep it all together. What you need is a safe, compassionate space to unpack the 'why' behind the struggles and be seen without judgment. My goal isn't simply to stop a negative behavior, but to achieve a deeper transformation. Let's trade resentment for connection, and anxiety for a sense of purpose.
I specialize in helping adults navigate and heal from the effects of trauma, anxiety, & complex life transitions through many approaches including EMDR. For many clients, EMDR can accelerate the healing process, especially when talk therapy alone feels like it's not enough.
If you're ready to take the next step, I invite you to reach out. Healing is possible, and you don't have to do it alone. My team and I are just a phone call or email away.
Call or Email Melanie Castellari now for a free 15 minute consultation - (760) 903-5841
Let's Connect (760) 903-5841

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $210
- Couple Sessions $210
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BCBS of MA
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Health Net
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Independence Blue Cross
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Providence
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sentara Health Plans
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- United Medicare Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- western health advantage
- Out of Network
Melanie Castellari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 903-5841
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 96660 Melanie Castellari
- In Practice for 24 years
- Certificate from Mike Staver Certified Coach
- Certificate from Clinical Supervision - CAMFT
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melanie Castellari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 903-5841
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sex Therapy
- Coping Skills
- Infidelity
Expertise
- Addiction
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Polyamory & ENM
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Addiction
- Substance Use
Melanie Castellari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 903-5841
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Somatic
Melanie Castellari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 903-5841
Location
Additional Location
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(760) 903-5841
Melanie Castellari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (760) 903-5841