Yadira Melgoza-Hernandez, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Yadira!

Welcome! I am passionate about supporting individuals and families on their journey to wellness and connection.

My focus

I am a PCIT, which enables me to effectively work with children (ages 2-7) and their caregivers. I also work with older children, adolescents, and young adults and specialize in anxiety/stress and have experience working with depression, trauma, grief/loss, adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, and parent-child conflict.

My approach

I utilize evidence-based techniques tailored to each client's unique needs. I most frequently use techniques from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy. With children ages 2-7, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy is my preferred approach to therapy.

My communication style

My approach is warm and empathetic, fostering a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. To promote growth, I like to challenge clients to reach attainable and collaboratively set goals.

My journey to mental healthcare

I believe in the power of collaboration and I am committed to helping you develop coping strategies, build resilience, and achieve your personal and relational goals.

My goals for you

Together we'll work on building practical skills and strategies that support your growth. I'm here to help you navigate challenges and move toward the changes you want to see in your life.

Our first session

During our first session, I hope to seek to understand the reasons that brought you here. It will be a chance for you to share part of your story and for me to listen without judgment. I'll ask questions in an attempt to better understand your experience and what you would want to be different.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Art Therapy

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Children
Preteens
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Counseling Psychology from California State University, Bakersfield.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Yadira Melgoza-Hernandez