Melinda Miller, LMFT
- Client-centered approach
- 13 years experience
- Works with trauma and anxiety
About Melinda Miller
Her clinical background includes work across different ages, ethnicities, SOGIE, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and she has supported clients dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, and communication difficulties. Melinda emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful work, attending to each person's experience with thoughtful presence and steady engagement.
In practice she begins from a client-centered stance, prioritizing connection and collaboration to help clients feel heard and understood. That initial focus on safety and rapport informs how she selects interventions and tailors treatment, integrating approaches that fit each person’s needs and goals. As an LMFT, Melinda brings training in systems-oriented thinking and relational dynamics to help individuals and families navigate change and improve communication.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melinda Miller have?
Melinda Miller has 13 years of experience as a therapist, having worked in the field since 2013.
Is Melinda Miller a licensed therapist?
Yes. Melinda Miller is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license is listed as CA LMFT 110498.
In which languages does Melinda Miller provide therapy?
Melinda Miller provides therapy in English.
Where is Melinda Miller located?
Melinda Miller is located in California.
How can I work with Melinda Miller as my therapist?
You can work with Melinda Miller through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melinda Miller work with international clients?
Melinda Miller does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melinda Miller cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Work with a Licensed Therapist
Melinda Miller integrates evidence-informed methods into online sessions to address emotional and relational concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action - a helpful approach for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship so clients feel understood and supported as they explore concerns and make changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to shift patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, or anger.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Melinda works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow people to access care from home, while accommodating work, family, and mobility needs. These options make it easier to maintain consistency and integrate therapeutic work into day-to-day life, with therapists able to tailor session formats to what supports each client best.