meet your
Therapist
Melanie Almada
LMFT/LCMFT
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist from California. I have over over 10+ years of experience working with youth and families in a variety of settings including school based, community mental health centers/ and since 2020 I have been providing telehealth therapy services.
Specialities
Anxiety
Adjustment
Social Skills Training
School Issues
Separation Anxiety
Approach
As part of Manatee’s care team,
Melanie Almada
is supported by supervision and care coordination. Manatee’s standard of care includes a structured plan, active parent involvement, and regular check-ins throughout care.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Solution Focused
Works with
Elementary school age (5-9 years old)
Tweens (10-12 years old)
Early teens (13-16 years old)
Late teens (17+ years old)
Parents & caregivers
Available in
CA
KS
Credentials
Master of Arts in Psychology from Brandman University
Language(s)
English, Portuguese