You don’t have to keep holding it all together by yourself.
Whether you’re navigating the pressures of parenting, the tension of a strained relationship, or the emotional weight of complex family dynamics—you’re not alone. You want peace, clarity, and stronger connections, but it’s hard to know where to start when you’re always the one holding everything up.
Hi, I’m Melana—a therapist and a single mother by choice. I understand the overwhelming mental load that comes with managing a family, a career, and relationships all at once. I bring both lived experience and clinical expertise to help you navigate the tough stuff with honesty, intention, and heart.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who are ready to explore what’s not working—and start making changes they’re proud of. My approach is grounded, compassionate, and practical. I use evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused techniques, and strength-based strategies to help you gain clarity and momentum.
If you’re ready to design a life with more joy, peace, and meaningful relationships, I’d be honored to walk with you.
Let’s figure it out—together.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LMFT 002725
CA LMFT 104135
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Excellent! Very patient, kind and supportive
Written on Mar 31, 2026 after therapy with Melana for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
First impression amazing therapist great listener
Written on Mar 21, 2026 after therapy with Melana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Melana not only takes a positive approach to heavy problems, but she is solution orientated even if it's a small step with your anxiety, she'll formulate a plan to help you achieve your goals. It's not about moving mountains right away. It's about making progress however small towards your goal. I've been excited to go to therapy for the first time in a while because she listens. I feel seen. I feel understood and I'm talking to someone with compassion. I deeply appreciate that.
Written on Mar 20, 2026 after therapy with Melana for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I love having Melana as my therapist. I love that our sessions feel relaxed and casual like talking to someone I've known my whole life, but she also gives this confident direction so I leave feeling a bit more confident too. She's really good at being logical and empathetic, and realistic while still honoring my emotions. She really understands complicated situations and can identify exactly how I'm feeling about it. She's great.
Written on Mar 02, 2026 after therapy with Melana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She’s a wonderful woman who does seem to have my best interest in mind. Very sweet woman.
Written on Dec 11, 2025 after therapy with Melana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She gets me and challenges me to better myself and gives me action items towards my goals
Written on Dec 11, 2025 after therapy with Melana for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes