About me
I became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker after I retired from the Army due to medical issues. I have a unique perspective into what happens during a combat deployment and the long-term impact it has on the military member and their family. I began my career by focusing on the issues that relate to military/veteran families and have found that they are very similar to issues found in society as a whole. The causes of the issues differ but the results are similar.
When working with clients I strive to make the therapy experience genuine, positive, respectful, and safe. I firmly believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in doing great things and overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I am excited to meet you and work together to identify your goals and make plans to achieve them!
Specialties
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety
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Family conflicts
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Grief
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Parenting issues
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Self esteem
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Bipolar disorder
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Depression
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Compassion fatigue
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Aging and Geriatric Issues
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Attachment Issues
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Chronic Pain Illness and Disability
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Commitment Issues
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Communication Problems
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Domestic Violence
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Family of Origin Issues
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Guilt and Shame
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Isolation/Loneliness
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Life Purpose
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Military and Veterans Issues
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Post-traumatic Stress
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Sexual Assault and Abuse
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Social Anxiety and Phobia
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Women's Issues
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Young Adult Issues
Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 3
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
OK LCSW 7224
LA LCSW 17134
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melinda Clinton. We don’t pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Melinda is a great therapist
Written on Nov 26, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’m very thankful to be able to work with Melinda. She is great
Written on Oct 28, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Guides me in self realization, reactions etc. Finding solutions that work for me as an individual.
Written on Oct 26, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Love my therapist, she has helped me more in 3 months than conventional therapy in 2 years.
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Melinda has given me so many tools, resources, techniques, etc to help me overcome my anxiety and insecurities. She has brought a lot of clarity to me about how I view things in general. I strongly recommend her!
Written on Oct 04, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
Great therapy.
Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is amazing. Yes, she asks tough questions but she is good. She really makes you think.
Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Melinda is working with me very closely on exactly what I feel is holding me back and keeping me frozen about a lot of things in my life! I love her!!!
Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Very understanding that life happens. Highly knowledgable in her field of work
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
Easy to be open with, has been very helpful
Written on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
I meant to put strongly agree in the first question! Melinda helps me a lot!
Written on Jun 10, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melinda is great!! She listens well, helps me put things in perspective, and is helping me grow on my journey. I appreciate her so much!
Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Melinda is great. Very easy to get along with. She makes me laugh, she listens to me, she understands what I'm going through and never makes me feel ashamed. She has given me great advice in only 6 sessions and I am making a lot of progress with my panic/anxiety/agoraphobia already. It's really hard to find a therapist you click with. I've searched for years and I genuinely feel like I've finally found that with Melinda. She's great! :)
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, trauma and abuse, and grief
Absolutely wonderful. I feel heard, she helps me have breakthroughs, and helps me come up with strategies to combat my problems.
Written on May 09, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem
Melinda has been very helpful. She is very down to earth and has helped with understanding ways to cope with stress. I definitely recommend her!
Written on Apr 26, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
I think she’s great
Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Listened very well and cut straight to the chase. I appreciate her candor.
Written on Mar 29, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
So far I really am loving my session with her! She is giving me hope!
Written on Mar 25, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s amazing!
Written on Mar 16, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is a good therapist I like her so far I haven't had her long but so far I like her
Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She made me feel comfortable right off the bat to open up, which is something I often struggle with. For the first time in a long time I don’t feel alone. If you’ve experienced trauma in your life I highly recommend her.
Written on Mar 11, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Melinda Clinton is a very good fit for me. She listens to my concerns and supports me while also providing a second point of view, to help me make informed decisions. I do not feel judged by her, or scared to share any aspect of my life. I am extremely pleased with the help she has provided me.
Written on Mar 09, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and family conflicts
Very comprehensive discussions, asks open ended questions. I appreciate our discussions.
Written on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I only had two sessions with her. However I feel like she is doing a great job.
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