Melinna Perez

Melinna Perez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She brings ten years of clinical experience and a calm, person-centered approach to therapy. Melinna speaks English and Spanish and aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters to them.

She uses mindfulness as a practical tool to help people notice difficult thoughts and manage stress. Melinna also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when those methods fit a person’s goals. Her work tends to be collaborative - she checks in about what feels useful and adjusts as therapy progresses.

Over a decade she has worked in both outpatient and residential settings, with individual and group formats. She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, eating and body image concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood challenges, grief, and caregiving strain. She also addresses relationship concerns, intimacy-related issues, parenting and communication struggles, and identity topics related to gender and LGBT experience.

Clients often bring life changes, anger, abandonment or attachment questions, ADHD, or complicated family histories including adoption and foster care. Melinna also works with people exploring kink and alternative sex culture, codependency, and recovery from eating or substance-related problems. Her aim is to help people find practical ways to cope and to build clearer values-based goals.

Outside of sessions she enjoys music, sports, cooking, reading, meditation, and time with family and pets. To begin, people follow the site’s Start Therapy steps to match and schedule a first appointment.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Melinna commonly blends Mindfulness Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with client-centered work to guide online sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations so they can respond more calmly to stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that move someone toward those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening without judgment and adapting to what each person needs in the moment.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Melinna will work together with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust as needed. That collaborative stance helps tailor sessions so techniques feel relevant and manageable in daily life.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around work, school, or family time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when life is busy, or let someone avoid travel time on a heavy day. Ask about available session formats when you schedule so options match your routine and needs.