

Thornton residents struggling with anxiety and depression can access compassionate mental health care through Headway's network of 3,581 providers trained in CBT, behavioral activation, and stress management. Work with insurance to keep costs manageable while focusing on your recovery.
Hi. My name is Melinda. I have been working in the field of Mental Health and Substance Use/Abuse since 2005. I have been trained and offer resources for CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, Trauma-informed and many other styles of therapy.
My therapeutic approach is open and straightforward. I use only scientifically-based methods, years of experience and customized techniques, to match your specific needs.
My style is direct, encouraging, culturally informed, creative and trauma trained.
My practice specializes in:
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" - Mary Oliver
I am passionate about helping people to live a values-based, full, authentic life. I love to support people who are exploring their relationship with themselves and who a passionate, creative people seeking out more purposefulness in their lives.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and work with individuals, couples and families.
I work to support individuals, couples and families of all sexual orientations, gender identities and ethnicities. Please reach out if you are struggling. I look forward to meeting with you.
Currently, I do not take private insurance for couple's therapy.


Headway helps you find calm with expert-guided support — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
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