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Melanie Castellari
New Mexico, California, and Virginia

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem EAP - Bank of America, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Bipolar Disorder, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, and Relationship Issues

Great to meet you!

Hi there, I'm Melanie!

Specializing in couples therapy including intimacy, communication and sex. I am passionate about enhancing intimacy through effective communication. Yet, my practice is not limited to relationships; it extends to individual self-development, behavior management, and crisis intervention. By fostering a nurturing, judgment-free environment, I ensure that no topic is off-limits, allowing for authentic expression and growth.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I believe in the client's autonomy. Therapy is a non-linear path where goals can evolve, mirroring the dynamic nature of personal progress. During our initial session, we'll explore your history briefly, but more importantly, we'll identify immediate concerns to establish coping strategies that will sustain you beyond our meetings.

What you can expect from our first session

My goals for you

As a seasoned therapist, I embrace an eclectic approach to mental health, dedicated to meeting clients in their current reality. My practice is grounded in empathetic listening and guided support, empowering individuals and couples to navigate life's complexities with less distress and greater fulfillment.

My first session with you

In the first session, I do a little history but also want to get to the root of what is going on to allow for learning and practicing coping.


Melanie's style is

Solution-oriented
Empowering
Energetic

Insurance carriers Melanie accepts

Aetna
Anthem EAP - Bank of America
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
UnitedHealthcare

More about Melanie

MC (Masters in Counseling) at National University
License type: LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California, Virginia, New Mexico)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Eating Disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Stress, Anger Management, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, Maternal Mental Health, Men's Issues, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, Trauma, PTSD, and Infertility
Modalities: Play, Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Biofeedback, Attachment-based, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Humanistic, Codependency Behavioral, Interpersonal, Motivational Interviewing, Experiential Therapy, Jungian, Psychoanalytic, Relational, Gestalt, Positive Psychology, Brief Dynamic, Psychotic Disorders, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Trauma Focused, Psychological Testing and Evaluation, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Schema, Strength-Based, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Structural Family, Psychodynamic, Multi-Systemic (MST), Gottman Method, Exposure Response Prevention, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Behavior Modification, and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Locations

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5201 Great America Parkway Ste 320
Santa Clara, CA 95054