Hi, I’m Melinda. I received my Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from California State University, Sacramento, and prior to opening my private practice I worked in several mental health clinics as well as in a mental health program for adolescents experiencing homelessness. Through the years, I have had the privilege to work with people from immensely diverse backgrounds, in terms of their age, ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic status, and sexuality.

Currently, I am a therapist and counselor in private practice working with individual adults, teens, and couples. I greatly value connecting with people, and one of the most satisfying things in life for me is to help people reach their personal goals and get to know themselves better from a place of compassion and curiosity.

I work from a client-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, and culturally informed perspective. I have a history of working with individuals with developmental delays and have a background in behavior therapy. I believe that clients, as humans, have the answers, and as clinicians, we are granted special permission to join clients in helping to understand and adapt their stories. I openly seek opportunities to promote wellness and connect with others within our community and with families to promote overall systemic health.