Melanie Barnes
ACSW
Associate Psychotherapist
available by telehealth only
About Me
Education and Background
Master of Arts in Social Work
California State University-Long Beach, CA
May 2021
Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology
Argosy University – Orange, CA November 2015
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Westwood College-Anaheim
May 2013
Work Experience and Specialization
- Anxiety and Depression
- PTSD
- Crisis Intervention
- Group Therapy: Depression, Art and Music Therapy, and Family Therapy.
More About
Melanie Barnes has extensive experience working with multiculturally diverse individuals, families, and adolescents ranging from various ages. Her clinical experience includes: Veterans with chronic and persistent mental illness, Homeless adults with substance abuse disorders, and co-occurring medical conditions. Geriatric population with complex psychosocial needs. Melanie Barnes is fluent in Spanish and has provided community services for Health Care Organizations as well as Non-profit organizations both in Orange County and LA County for the past 8 years.
Goals
Increasing Self-Awareness
Strengthening Coping Skills
Stress and Symptom Management
Providing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship
Clinical Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered
- Strength based and holistic approach
- Somatic Psychotherapy