About

Hi, I'm Melanie and I am a Californian who studied in Colorado, Italy, Cyprus, and New Orleans, before returning to California to start my work as a therapist. I knew I wanted to be a therapist when I turned 13. I had a terrible group therapy and individual therapy experience and made a commitment to be to others what I needed during that time in my life. I am a dedicated lifelong learner. I feel completely present and excited in trainings specializing in working with our attachment systems through body-oriented, imagery-integrated work. With most clients I integrate EMDR with DARE, a somatic attachment approach to therapy. I also incorporate parts work often. I know that my personal nervous system plays a large part in the healing potential for each session. I prioritize moving my body and surrounding myself with physical resources so that I can lend my secure safety to clients in the midst of processing difficulties. One of the most exciting parts of therapy for me is reflecting back to clients when they're mastering the skills: demonstrating secure safety for themselves. We can get started with a brief consultation call to ensure we'd be a good team for your current therapy goals. I look forward to hearing from you, Melanie Goetz