Melanie Reyes, LMFT
California LMFT focused on healing and relationships
- Trauma and abuse
- Family and relationships
- English and Tagalog
About Melanie Reyes
Melanie Reyes brings a calm, empathetic presence to therapy, offering a steady guide for people seeking clarity, relief from emotional pain, and practical ways to move forward. She understands that overwhelming feelings - exhaustion, confusion, or hopelessness - can make decision making and daily life feel impossible, and she frames her work around helping people rediscover hope and healing. With 12 years of clinical experience, she practices as an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - which reflects specialized training in working with individuals, couples, and families.
Her approach is holistic and client-centered, attending to the connections between spirit, body, and mind while prioritizing acceptance and empathy. Melanie integrates a range of therapeutic methods, including cognitive-behavioral techniques, trauma-focused work such as TFCBT, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness practices, guided imagery, and anger management strategies. These methods are used to help people process traumatic experiences, build self-awareness, strengthen self-esteem, and develop skills that support healthier relationships and lasting personal growth.
Melanie has supported individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children through challenges related to trauma, relationship distress, grief, depression, anxiety, parenting struggles, and life transitions. Based in California, she draws on a broad clinical toolkit to tailor work to each person’s needs while honoring their pace and personal truths. Her practice centers on helping people move toward wholeness, resilience, and meaningful change without pressure or judgment.
Her approach is holistic and client-centered, attending to the connections between spirit, body, and mind while prioritizing acceptance and empathy. Melanie integrates a range of therapeutic methods, including cognitive-behavioral techniques, trauma-focused work such as TFCBT, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness practices, guided imagery, and anger management strategies. These methods are used to help people process traumatic experiences, build self-awareness, strengthen self-esteem, and develop skills that support healthier relationships and lasting personal growth.
Melanie has supported individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children through challenges related to trauma, relationship distress, grief, depression, anxiety, parenting struggles, and life transitions. Based in California, she draws on a broad clinical toolkit to tailor work to each person’s needs while honoring their pace and personal truths. Her practice centers on helping people move toward wholeness, resilience, and meaningful change without pressure or judgment.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melanie Reyes have?
Melanie Reyes has 12 years of clinical experience.
Is Melanie Reyes a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 92642.
In which languages does Melanie Reyes provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Tagalog.
Where is Melanie Reyes located?
Melanie Reyes is located in California.
How can I work with Melanie Reyes as my therapist?
You can work with Melanie Reyes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melanie Reyes work with international clients?
Melanie Reyes does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melanie Reyes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could virtual sessions be a good fit for you?
Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can truly help. For common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions - online therapy is often a practical and effective option that can offer similar benefits to in-person care.One of the clearest advantages is flexibility. People may choose the format that best fits their comfort and schedule - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to maintain consistency and integrate therapy into a busy life.
Licensed professionals provide these services and can tailor their approach to individual needs. If the first match does not feel right, clients typically have the option to switch to a different therapist to find a better fit for their goals and style.