
Melanie Maddox
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, EMDR, BSP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Irvine, CA 92604
Managed by Jeong Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (949) 674-3699

Managed by Jeong Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Are you experiencing challenges in dealing with anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences? Do you struggle with effective communication and setting boundaries in your relationships with others? Life often presents obstacles and difficulties that might lead to these difficulties without proper tools, resources, and guidance. I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-informed care to help you manage symptoms and promote healing and growth. With a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each client and their lived experiences, I foster a collaborative and inclusive therapeutic environment.

I specialize in low self-esteem, relational trauma, childhood trauma, and attachment wounds. I have a passion for trauma recovery and rediscovering self-worth and inner strength. I utilize EMDR, Brainspotting, and trauma-focused therapy to address both the cognitive and somatic impacts of trauma, emphasizing their resilience, and rekind hope for the future.
I also specialize in multicultural issues and relationship/family dynamics. I utilize Gottman Method to collaboratively work with you, your partner, or your family and address cultural sensitivity and identify communication patterns and mitigate feelings of disconnection. I incorporate client feedback to ensure our work together is effective and meaningful.
Call or Email Melanie Maddox now for a free 15 minute consultation - (949) 674-3699
Let's Connect (949) 674-3699

Managed by Jeong Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $170
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Health Savings Account, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Oxford
- Sutter
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- Out of Network

Melanie Maddox
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, EMDR, BSP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 674-3699
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / ASW 116137 Supervised by Hong Jeong (California / LCSW 87224) Melanie Maddox
- Prelicense by State of California / ASW 116137
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Drug Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Brainspotting
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 674-3699Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods

Melanie Maddox
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, EMDR, BSP
Call for a free consultation now - (949) 674-3699