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Melody A Brotby
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
101 South Forest Rd., Sonora, CA 95370
Let's Connect (209) 691-5789
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There are times in all of our lives when we find it difficult to find the answers we've been searching for, when our external world becomes so loud we can't hear that internal voice of wisdom. It can be during those times that a focused hour of introspection, conversation, and reflection can be helpful in finding the answers we've been unable to access by ourselves. My goal is to facilitate that search, whether the focus is relationships, life direction, grieving, or how to make life rewarding.
I have trained with relationship specialists Dr. John Gottman, and Dr. Harville Hendrix (founder of Imago Relationship Therapy). I enjoy sharing
with the couples I see the information, skills, coping mechanisms and insights their research has produced regarding how to have a successful and long lasting relationship.
More and more research has shown the importance of the awareness and acknowledgement of the mind/body/spirit connection. Discovering the effect of our thoughts on our behaviors, our physical health and our sense of contentment and happiness can become an essential ingredient in creating a life we enjoy.
Call or Email Melody A Brotby now for a free 15 minute consultation - (209) 691-5789
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Couple Sessions $120
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
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Melody A Brotby
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / mfc19892 Melody A Brotby
- Attended Phillips Graduate Institute, Graduated 1982
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Grief
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Gestalt
- Marital therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Transpersonal
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (209) 691-5789
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Melody A Brotby
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT