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.