Hi, I'm Melanie Pilot. I worked for Children's Protective Services for 21 years, helping foster kids and their families. Before that I taught elementary school. I completed my M.A. degree at George Fox University and my B.A. degree at UC Berkeley. My experience is with couples, families, individuals, and kids. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and several others. I tend to draw from Positive Psychology and mindfulness practices. I believe in using therapy to empower individuals to find mental and emotional well-being and an increased quality of life. I'm a lifelong learner who loves to research the newest trends in mental and emotional well-being and utilize techniques to help strengthen families, couples, and individuals.