Melanie Castillo, LMFT, Clinical Supervisor

LMFT, Clinical Supervisor

Accepts ages: 12-65+

OTHER, Magelan (for psychiatric evaluations only), Magelan, PPO at the end of Blue Shield, Medi-Cal Anthem Blue Cross, Medi-Cal Health Net, Medi-Cal Kaiser, Straight Medi-Cal, Magellan, United Health Care (UHC), Motion Pictures, Lakeside/Regal, Sierra Medical, Lyra, Oscar, Kaiser, United Behavioral Health, UMR, Optum, Medicare, MediNcrease Health Plans (MNH), TriWest, IMCS, Managed Health Network (Health Net), Tricare

In-person and Telehealth

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Treatment Areas

CO-DEPENDENCY Addiction and Substance Abuse Depression Anxiety Women’s Issues LGBTQIIA+ populations Relationship Issues

About Me

Melanie has lengthy history working with families that have been impacted by addiction, co-dependency and alcoholism. Melanie has worked with a broad range of ages from 5-70, but has more recently focused on adults, couples and families. Melanie creates a safe environment for those in the LGBTQ+ community. Her passion is helping those in life’s transition and is excited to work with those trying to make impactful, meaningful changes in their life.

Goals

Create a safe environment to help individuals feel heard, seen and accepted in a non-judgemental space that also provides healthy and helpful feedback.

Education

National University
  • Masters in Counselling Psychology M.A. 2003
  • Bachelors in Psychology B.A. 2000

Clinical Orientations

  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

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