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Erika Melendez, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

Erika Melendez

Individual therapy

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LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Erika Melendez, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Erika has a Master's in Counseling (MC) in Counseling Psychology from California State University, Bakersfield.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
Child Abuse or Neglect
Domestic Violence
LGBTQIA+
Sexual Abuse
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Spiritual
Curious

Hi there, I'm Erika!

Welcome to therapy, where all of you are welcomed and honored. I bring an affirming, curious, playful stance where you, your child, or teen are the expert of your experiences. I've cultivated a space for clients to show up in comfy clothes, grab a fidget, share special interests, get cozy with stuffies and blankets, and heal.

My focus

I welcome clients from all walks of life who explore "what happened to me?" instead of "what is wrong with me?" and want to dive deeper into healing and growth. The tribes that find me are typically children and their parents, survivors of trauma and complex stress, queer folk, neurodiverse folk, and those with internal systems.

My approach

I work from a humanistic, client-centered approach with no judgment or shoulds, just curiosity as we explore what led you to therapy. I use clinical, spiritual, cultural, and expressive tools to help you work through difficult or traumatic events. I use trauma-informed therapies like EMDR, Sandplay, Trauma Focused CBT, and Play Therapy.

Expertise

Focus populations

BIPOC
Body Positivity
LGBTQIA+
Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy
Queer
Racial Justice
Sex-Positive/Kink
Single Mother
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Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Minors
  • Preteens
  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • All Savers
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Anthem

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) in Counseling Psychology from California State University, Bakersfield.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions

5001 E Commercecenter Dr STE 255, Bakersfield, CA 93309

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