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Melanie Phillips

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist Melanie Phillips
Available next week
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Life Transitions,
Accepting clients impacted by disaster

Introduction

Melanie Castro Phillips (She/Her/Hers) is a bilingual Spanish-speaking Associate Marriage and Family Therapist supervised by Dr. Marquita Stokes, Ph.D. She graduated with her master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide. During her traineeship, Melanie completed her practicum at the Family Service Agency in Burbank and the Therapeutic Play Foundation in Pasadena. Melanie worked with children, adolescents, adults, and groups of various backgrounds experiencing different mental health challenges, including those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, family dynamics, identity, and parenting issues. As an Afro-Latina, Melanie works closely with the BIPOC community and is passionate about supporting individuals and families through perinatal, postpartum, and caregiving challenges. She is committed to fostering safe and affirming spaces where people of all backgrounds feel heard, valued, and understood. Melanie primarily utilizes a person-centered approach. She has experience practicing various interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • AMFT #153654 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Families

Communities

  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Recovery
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • Trans & Non-Binary

Age groups

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

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Faiths

  • Multi-Faith

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Psychotherapy $50
  • Couples/Family Therapy $70

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

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