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Dr. Melina Foden

Psychology Sentir Therapy
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Child or Adolescent, Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Caregiver Issues,

Introduction

Dr. Melina Foden is the founder & clinical director of Sentir Therapy. She specializes in providing collaborative, evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults ages 5-25 & their caregivers in California. As a licensed clinical psychologist, she uses her strong clinical background to select developmentally-appropriate techniques individually tailored to her clients’ needs. Dr. Foden focuses on the therapeutic relationship to create a safe space of reflection and growth. She take pride in working collaboratively with her clients and families to nurture their mental health and work toward their treatment goals. Please visit our website to book a free 30-minute consultation. www.sentirtherapy.com

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • Psy. D. #33810 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Families

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+
  • People with Disabilities
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Feminism

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • 350 $350

Locations

Sentir Therapy
Menlo Park, CA 94025-2725
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Professional Information

Education

  • Doctoral Degree, Clinical Psychology - PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium

Certifications

  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health

FAQ

Is Dr. Melina Foden accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Dr. Melina Foden is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Dr. Melina Foden offer telehealth appointments? Dr. Melina Foden does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Dr. Melina Foden specialize in? Dr. Melina Foden specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavioral Issues, Bullying, Caregiver Issues, Child or Adolescent, Coping Skills, Depression, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation (DMDD), Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Gender Identity, Multicultural Concerns, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Perfectionism, School Issues, and Social Anxiety.
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