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Melody Maldonado

Therapist(They/She)
2 years of experience
34 patients on Headway
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Whether you're navigating the impact of trauma, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or simply longing for a deeper sense of self-understanding, our sessions can be a space to finally put down and slowly unpack what you've been carrying all this time. I specialize in helping others name, make sense of and make peace with the trauma they've experienced in their lives.

My approach to therapy

My approach is grounded in cultural humility and a working decolonized lens, honoring your lived experiences, parts and identities in every session. In my practice, I offer online individual therapy sessions tailored to support your unique healing process. I work collaboratively with you, honoring your pace while integrating trauma-informed, somatic, relational, and EMDR-based approaches. I offer 55-minute virtual sessions conducted via zoom. We’ll figure out how often we will meet during our first session.

What you can expect from me

Together, we create a space where you can feel seen, held, and supported in making sense of your experiences, without judgment, pressure, or expectation. If you're curious about working together, I offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if it feels like a good fit.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Non-binary
  • My style is
    Empowering, Creative, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Pepperdine University, MA (Master of Arts) at Pepperdine University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Somatic, Psychodynamic, Relational, Humanistic, Experiential, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Farsi