Melissa Avina, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Melissa!

I support women who feel stuck in unfulfilling relationships, carry wounds of feeling unseen or not enough, and are burned out from doing it all. My purpose is to help you heal your past, build self-trust, and feel empowered to create the life and relationships you desire. Know that you don’t have to keep carrying it all by yourself.

My focus

I specialize in working with women who are self-aware, capable, and hardworking, but underneath it all, are tired of holding it together. You might be struggling with self-doubt, feeling “not enough”, people-pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking, unresolved family or relationship issues, and longing for deeper connections.

My approach

With a warm, compassionate approach, I integrate attachment-based, somatic, person-centered, and EFT techniques. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back, break old patterns, and strengthen your emotional tools to deepen your sense of worth so you can feel more connected, confident, and fulfilled.

My communication style

Therapy with me is warm, collaborative, and real. A space where you can let go and be fully seen without judgment. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and build new patterns that support the life you want, helping you feel more balanced, empowered, and connected to yourself.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey as a therapist began after experiencing the healing power of therapy myself. I’m passionate about breaking stigma in minority communities and creating a safe, inclusive space. This work is my calling to help women heal, feel seen, and build lives that feel balanced and fulfilling.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting is collaborative and flexible. Together, we’ll identify goals that align with your needs and growth, like setting boundaries, managing emotions, and healing relationship patterns, so you can build confidence, balance, and deeper self-trust.

Our first session

In our first session, you can expect a warm, supportive space to feel at ease. We’ll review therapy basics like confidentiality and what to expect, discuss what brought you in, and explore what matters most to you. It’s a collaborative space to start building trust and begin shaping your goals for growth and healing.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White, Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Somatic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

USC PPO / EPO Plan
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from California State University, Fresno.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Melissa Avina