Melinna Perez

Integrative therapy focused on practical change

LMFT California

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Eating, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Spanish

About Melinna

Melinna Perez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with ten years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She draws on an integrative background that includes cognitive behavioral strategies alongside acceptance and commitment and client-centered principles to help people navigate stress, anxiety, mood shifts, eating and body-image concerns, trauma, relationship difficulties, and other life changes. Her LMFT credential (CA LMFT 123816) reflects training in relational and systemic approaches to care.

Her style centers on meeting clients where they are and tailoring methods to individual needs rather than following a single formula. Sessions may incorporate skills-based work, mindfulness and emotion-focused exploration, and practical coaching tools depending on presenting concerns such as grief, intimacy-related problems, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related struggles, or coping with separation and family transitions.

She offers services in both English and Spanish and provides a range of session formats to fit different schedules and preferences. Melinna describes therapy as a collaborative journey and aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can express emotions, clarify goals, and build sustainable coping strategies.

Prospective clients begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to her availability.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Access

Melinna commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and teaching practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes values-based action and learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, often helping clients cope with chronic worries, grief, or life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is determined collaboratively. She works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in sessions, blending techniques as needed so that the plan fits the individual's situation and priorities.

Online therapy with her is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication styles. These formats can make it easier to access consistent care from California, support ongoing skill practice between sessions, and provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, eating and body-image concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

Her work is integrative and client-centered, combining skills-based methods like CBT with acceptance-oriented practices and emotion-focused exploration to match each person's needs and goals.

What is her background and experience?

She has ten years of clinical experience and has worked across individual and group settings, addressing a broad spectrum of mental health and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the credential CA LMFT 123816 and practices in California.

In which languages can clients work with her?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients.

What session formats does she offer?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to allow for flexible ways to connect.

How is payment or cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyEating disordersDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish