Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Codependency, Divorce, Marital & Premarital

Family Counseling, Couples/Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling

In Person & Online in Huntington Beach, CA

23 years in practice

Ages served: 18-64

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Melanie accepts 34 insurers

Aetna

Anthem

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Alignment Health Plan

Anthem Blue Cross of California | Commercial

Anthem Blue Cross of California | Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Blue Shield of California | BCBS

Blue Shield of California | Medicare Advantage

Carelon

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

Imperial Health Holdings Medical Group CA

Imperial Health Plan of California

JP Farley Corporation

Medicare CA

Multi Plan PHCS

Quest Behavioral Health

SCAN Health Plan Medicare Advantage California

Scripps Health Plan

Sharp Health Plan

Sutter Health Plan

Sutter Senior Care

Tricare West

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

Ventura County Health Care Plan

Western Health Advantage

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Melanie

Hi there! My name is Melanie, and I have 20 years of experience as a therapist. I know life can feel overwhelming, especially when it's full of stress, addiction, and relationship challenges. If you're grappling with anxiety, burnout, or struggling to break out of old patterns, let me help you. You don't need to keep suffering. Together, we'll explore your challenges, clarify your goals, and build strategies that help you find peace. I might even get a laugh out of you—humor is my favorite therapeutic intervention.

I enjoy incorporating solution-focused, cognitive behavior therapy, humor, and real-life anecdotes to help you get through difficult times. My therapeutic approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Person-Centered, and solution-focused modalities.

I look forward to hearing from you and helping you get in a good place, start living a life you want to live, get through past trauma's and family stressors. Let me help you start enjoying life again.

"As a therapist, human, mom, wife...and many other titles I have been through my fair share of life's challenges, let me help you get through your challenges."

Get to know Melanie

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I have had my share of family challenges, addiction, divorce amongst other things, I had a great therapist as an adolescent and wanted to share my gift of caring for others.

What types of clients do you work best with?

I work best with clients that are open to feedback, want to do the work to lead a better life.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

I wish all clients knew that therapy can be hard at times, but to stick with it and know that they deserve a therapist that is invested in their wellbeing.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesDepression, Anxiety, Addiction, Codependency, Divorce, Marital & Premarital, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Body Image Issues, Body Dysmorphia, Bipolar Disorder, Behavioral Issues, Autism, Anger Management, Alcohol Use, Agoraphobia, Coping Skills, Career Counseling, Family Conflict, Emotional Disturbance, Dual Diagnosis, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Internet Addiction, Infidelity, Gender Identity / Transgender, Life Transition, LGBTQIA+, Psychosis, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Personality Disorders, Performance Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Parenting, Panic Attack, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Neurodiversity, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Mood Disorders, Substance Use, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Spirituality, Social Anxiety, Sleep / Insomnia, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, School Issues, Relationships, Women’s Issues, Weight Loss, Video Game Addiction, Trauma / PTSD, Thinking Disorders, Suicidal Ideation

ApproachesCulturally Sensitive, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Coaching, Family Systems, Humanistic / Rogerian, Person-Centered Therapy, Multicultural, Psychoanalytic, Positive Psychology, Strength-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Reality Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic