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Melanie Nichols
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Melanie is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California
"Hi there, I'm Melanie Nichols, My life philosophy is to Be Kind, Listen, and Try to Help. I've been licensed since 2015 as a Marriage and Family Therapist #87226. I have an MA in Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and a BS in Occupational Therapy. I have certifications in EMDR, EFT, and CBT. I have specialized in trauma, post-traumatic stress, and readjustment for military, first responders, and civilian populations. My Christian beliefs are profound in my daily life, and I'm a volunteer Law Enforcement Community Chaplain helping those experiencing the worst day of their life often. I'm a member of my church's worship team. I have a servant's heart for people with genuine care and concern for people. You can care, be kind, and love people without agreeing with their choices. My roles in my own life are Mother, sister, Aunt, friend, Chaplain, Worship Team member, Therapist, and business owner."
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Academic Concerns
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Career
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- College and School Placement
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Divorce
- End of Life
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Financial Concerns
- Grief and Loss
- Infidelity
- Insomnia
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Panic
- Parenting Concerns
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Phobia
- Physical Assault
- Physical Stress
- Polyamorous relationship
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Active duty military
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Christian Counseling
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
Credentials
Licenses
LMFT
LMFT 87226, California