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Yadira MELGOZA-HERNANDEZ

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
California

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Oxford (Optum), and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family Issues, and Trauma
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Great to meet you!

Welcome! I’m Yadira Melgoza, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nine years of clinical experience. I am passionate about supporting individuals and families on their journey to wellness and connection. My main focus work is children (ages 2+), adolescents, young adults, and parents who are struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, oppositional defiance, parent-child conflict and/or relationship issues.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I utilize evidence-based techniques tailored to each client’s unique needs. I most frequently use techniques from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy. I am also certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which enables me to effectively work with children (ages 2-7) and their caregivers.

What you can expect from our first session

My approach is warm and empathetic, fostering a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. To promote growth, I like to challenge clients to reach attainable and collaboratively set goals.

I believe in the power of collaboration and I am committed to helping you develop coping strategies, build resilience, and achieve your personal and relational goals.

Yadira's style is

Empowering
Warm
Inquisitive

Insurance carriers Yadira accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Shield of California
Cigna
Oxford
United Healthcare

More about Yadira

MS (Master of Science) at California State University, Bakersfield
License type: LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Other Racial or Ethnic Background and Hispanic
Languages: English and Spanish
Works with: Infants / Toddlers, Children, Adolescents, and Adults
More specialties: Depression, Stress, Anger Management, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, and Chronic Conditions
Modalities: Art Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Behavior Modification, Play, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Motivational Interviewing, Structural Family, Attachment Based, Strength-Based, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)