Melinda Marie Martindale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
no, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Let's Connect (831) 453-1681
Hi and welcome! A key component to successful therapy and personal change starts with a strong connection between therapist and client. I work with adults in ALL areas of relationships, including your relationship with yourself. I walk with people on the journey to their natural, authentic self with a professional and individual tx plan. I use an integrative model; including humanistic, holistic, CBT, ACT, somatic work and supportive psychotherapy-meeting a person where they are on any specific day. I am a mother, was a single mother, now a step mother, a grandmother, a lover of nature and a survivor of this 'human condition.'
I have experience working with trauma, grief and loss, adoption, parenting, parental narcissism, depression, anxiety, insomnia, bipolar and all areas of personal growth. My passion is walking with you to be the best and most authentic self possible which automatically will improve all of your relationships-both personal and professional.
My favorite quote is from Leonard Cohen- "There is a Crack in Everything. That is How the Light Gets in." There is hope that all of us can experience more light and feel a little lighter. But often it is much easier to accomplish this with a supportive therapist! If you are looking for more community and creativity-I run in person SoulCollage(R) workshops!
Call or Email Melinda Marie Martindale now for a free 15 minute consultation - (831) 453-1681
Let's Connect (831) 453-1681
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Venmo, Zelle
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 453-1681
Melinda Marie Martindale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCSW83139 Melinda Marie Martindale
- In Practice for 15 Years
- Certificate from PRATI-Psychedelic Research and Training Institute 2024
- Attended San Jose State University, Masters in Social Work, Graduated 2009
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (831) 453-1681
Melinda Marie Martindale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (831) 453-1681
Melinda Marie Martindale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (831) 453-1681
Melinda Marie Martindale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 453-1681
Melinda Marie Martindale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW