Edgar Melendez, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Edgar!

I see each person, couple, and family as individuals capable of building, healing, and growing. I take a collaborative and directive approach to encouraging you to challenge and overcome the barriers preventing you from living the life you are meant to have.

My focus

I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. My specialties include anger management, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, chronic illness and pain, career and job stress, life transitions, family conflict, divorce, self-esteem, grief, and LGBTQIA+ issues.

My approach

My approach is collaborative and directive. I work with you to identify and overcome the obstacles holding you back from living your best life. I draw upon various therapeutic modalities to tailor my approach to your individual needs.

My communication style

You can expect a safe, warm, and trusting environment where you can openly explore and process your challenges. I am committed to actively listening, offering empathy and understanding, and collaborating with you to identify solutions and paths forward.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was inspired to pursue a career in mental healthcare after witnessing the positive impact therapy had on the lives of friends and family members struggling with mental health issues. I have had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients, equipping me with knowledge to provide effective and compassionate care.

My goals for you

My goal is to empower you with the self-awareness, coping skills, and resilience needed to navigate life's challenges, heal from emotional pain, improve your relationships, and lead a more fulfilling life aligned with your values and aspirations.

Our first session

In our first session, we will discuss what brings you to therapy and begin to get to know one another. I will ask about your background, current challenges, and hopes for our work together. This is also an opportunity for you to ask me questions about my approach. Together, we will identify your goals and map the steps to achieve them.

I identify as...

Male
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Gestalt

Humanistic

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science (MS) from University of Phoenix.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Edgar Melendez