Virginia L. Melin

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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Virginia L. Melin

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online

Avon Street Los Angeles, CA 90026

Connect to life, nature & your authentic self. Cultural pressures, defenses, fears, fantasies & attachment styles serve as guides to a deep story about your origins, unique needs & desires. Rather than condemn symptoms, let's get curious and engage in creative exploration. You can mourn your losses, build resilience & embark on a meaningful relationship with personal goals to take ownership of your narrative. Together, we can unearth ingrained beliefs that do not serve your true purpose & desire to grow, discover tools to thrive, & reignite your authentic self expression, hopefulness, connection with others, & your life force.

My therapeutic approach is warm & non-judgemental. Guided by your pace, story, & chosen path, I will accompany you with curiosity, affirming your growth process, as you build deeper connections through a dynamic range of tools including somatic, imaginal, depth, nature-based, internal family systems, & trauma processing techniques.

Drawing from my experience as a creative & mother I specialize in supporting those engaged in creative fields, parents, teens, and adolescents weathering the storms of loss, transition, anger, emotional upheaval, uncertainty, & the darkest depths of self-exploration, as well as relationships in crisis &/ or desiring greater intimacy and communication skills.

Call or Email Virginia L. Melin now for a free 15 minute consultation - (323) 973-2665

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Echo Park Therapy

Avon Street

Los Angeles, CA 90026 map

(323) 973-2665

Eagle Rock

Ellenwood Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90041 map

I offer walk and talk eco-therapy, in-person therapy in a cozy garden hideaway in the Elysian Foothills, or online therapy via video.

I specialize in Life Transitions, Relationship Issues and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

$175 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (323) 973-2665

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Echo Park Therapy

Avon Street

Los Angeles, CA 90026 map

(323) 973-2665

Eagle Rock

Ellenwood Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90041 map

I offer walk and talk eco-therapy, in-person therapy in a cozy garden hideaway in the Elysian Foothills, or online therapy via video.

I specialize in Life Transitions, Relationship Issues and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

$175 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175
Couple Sessions $225
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Although I do not accept insurance, I can offer you a "superbill" you may be able to submit for reimbursement with your insurance.

Virginia L. Melin

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 973-2665

Although I do not accept insurance, I can offer you a "superbill" you may be able to submit for reimbursement with your insurance.

Virginia L. Melin

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 973-2665

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 158354 Virginia L. Melin

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 5 years

Attended Pacifica Graduate Institute, Masters in Psychology, Graduated 2023

Additional Credentials

Degree/Diploma from UCLA Bachelors in English Literature / 2003

BA in English, UCLA, MA in Depth Psych., Pacifica Grad. Ins., Masters Thesis on eco-imaginal work and ritual to address climate anxiety.

Virginia L. Melin

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 973-2665

BA in English, UCLA, MA in Depth Psych., Pacifica Grad. Ins., Masters Thesis on eco-imaginal work and ritual to address climate anxiety.

Virginia L. Melin

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 973-2665

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Expertise

ADHD
Anxiety
Body Image
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Chronic Illness
Codependency
Coping Skills
Divorce
Eco-anxiety & existential crisis
Family Conflict
Fantasies/ Dreams
Grief
LGBTQ+
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Polyamory & ENM
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sex Therapy
Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
Stress
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans

With curiosity and an adherence to an optimistic clinical philosophy about the innate human capacity for healing and growth, I will walk with you. Together, we will collaborate on a treatment plan and address areas of strength and potential for growth and healing. We will use the therapeutic relationship itself to find rich insights into your relational style and inner world.

Virginia L. Melin

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 973-2665

Virginia L. Melin

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 973-2665

4 Endorsements

Danielle Nadège Sheridan

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

I had the pleasure of studying alongside Virginia and could not recommend her more highly! She is a deeply intuitive, empathic, and highly skilled clinician. I trust her capacity to create a safe space for meaningful change with her clients.

Felicia M. Romano

Counselor, MA, LMHC

Vivi is one of the most warm and caring people I know, and her depth of thought and non-judgmental nature make her an exceptional choice as a clinician. I have had the pleasure of working alongside Vivi and highly recommend working with her.

Arianne MacBean

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

I have had the honor of working with Virginia as a colleague for the past three years, and I can attest to her real attunement, her ability to hold hope and positivity, and her grounded nature in holding safe space for personal growth.

Mary McDonald

Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMFT

Virginia is kind, nonjudgmental, and her presence alone is healing. She uses creative approaches to therapy that inspire growth in her clients.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice 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 ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Existential
Feminist
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Jungian
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Psychodynamic
Relational
Somatic
Structural Family Therapy

I specialize in relational, eco-imaginal & unconscious process work. My integrative approach is primarily psychodynamic, somatic, & depth-oriented.

Virginia L. Melin

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 973-2665

I specialize in relational, eco-imaginal & unconscious process work. My integrative approach is primarily psychodynamic, somatic, & depth-oriented.

Virginia L. Melin

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 973-2665

Groups

Echo Park Therapy

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Location

Primary Location

Echo Park Therapy

Avon Street

Los Angeles, CA 90026

(323) 973-2665

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Additional Location

Eagle Rock

Ellenwood Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90041

(323) 973-2665

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Los Angeles

Zips

Neighborhoods

I offer walk and talk eco-therapy, in-person therapy in a cozy garden hideaway in the Elysian Foothills, or online therapy via video.

Virginia L. Melin

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (323) 973-2665

I offer walk and talk eco-therapy, in-person therapy in a cozy garden hideaway in the Elysian Foothills, or online therapy via video.

Virginia L. Melin

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (323) 973-2665

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