Melanie Moore, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Melanie!

As an LCSW, I specialize in supporting children, teens, young adults, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I believe healing happens through genuine connection and provide an authentic, compassionate space with practical tools to help clients grow.

My focus

I support children, adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional regulation. I have a passion for helping clients build coping skills, increase self-awareness, and feel empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.

My approach

My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I believe healing starts with a genuine connection and creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard. I adapt therapy to each individual's needs, helping clients build practical coping skills and create meaningful change.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, authentic, and collaborative. I prioritize active listening, empathy, and creating a space where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves openly. I strive to communicate with compassion while also providing practical feedback, support, and guidance to help clients work toward their goals.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a provider has been shaped by my passion for helping others heal, grow, and recognize their strengths. Through my education and clinical experience with children, youth, and adults, I have developed a commitment to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care where clients feel supported and empowered.

My goals for you

I help clients reach their goals by building a strong therapeutic relationship, identifying their strengths, and developing practical strategies that fit their unique needs. Together, we explore patterns, build coping skills, increase self-awareness, and create achievable steps toward meaningful and lasting change.

Our first session

A first session with me is focused on building connection, understanding your experiences, and creating a space where you feel comfortable being yourself. We will explore your goals, strengths, and challenges while beginning to identify areas where therapy can support your growth and healing.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma Focused

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 7 more

Focus populations

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

LGBTQIA+

Sex Worker

Sex-Positive/Kink

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Children
Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 22 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Melanie Moore