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Melanie Baines

Marriage and family therapy BayRidge Effective Therapy
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, Life Transitions, Narcissistic Personality,
In network with Oxford, Aetna, Blue Shield, Cigna Healthcare, Optum,

Introduction

I am a trauma-focused Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in relational and complex trauma, narcissistic family dynamics, and the needs of high-functioning adults. I offer insight-oriented, compassionate, therapy that helps you understand long-standing patterns, strengthen self-trust, and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. I also work with teens, young adults, and couples navigating change, life transitions, and conflict. I use Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my work with couples. You don't have to keep holding everything together on your own. Therapy can be a space to slow down, feel heard, understood, and validated, and make sense of experiences that have shaped you for years. If you're ready to move beyond survival and create deeper confidence and connection, I would be honored to support you in that process.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • AMFT #154924 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Buddhist

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Melanie Baines accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Oxford
  • Aetna
  • Blue Shield
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare Oxford

Pay out-of-pocket

  • 50 minute session $185

Locations

Telephone Call
Redondo Beach, CA 90277-3483
Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Clinical Psychology - Antioch University Los Angeles

FAQ

Is Melanie Baines accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Melanie Baines is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Melanie Baines also offers a free consultation.
Does Melanie Baines offer telehealth appointments? Melanie Baines does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Melanie Baines specialize in? Melanie Baines specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Grief, Life Transitions, Narcissistic Personality, Parenting, Self Esteem, and Trauma.
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