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Melinda Newman

LPCC (she/her)10 years of experience
4.9 (26)
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Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Counselor licensed in the state of California. I received my Master's in Counseling at the University of Great Falls. I have been practicing for over 10 years and have worked in both a community health center setting and in an individual practice.

I enjoy working with diverse populations to improve their overall well-being in their daily life.

I enjoy working with diverse populations to improve their overall well-being in their daily life.

First session

In the first session, I ask about the reason for coming to therapy at this particular time in your life. I will ask questions regarding your history as it can be a very integral part of treatment.

Strengths

I am open and welcoming to questions and feedback throughout treatment. I meet people where they are in life and collaborate goals in treatment.

Ideal clients

I enjoy working with adults who are seeking to make progress towards healing and improving their lives. Individuals who do not know where to start are the population I work best with.

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been beneficial to my clients who actively work towards progress in therapy. It is a modality that helps to change thinking patterns and identifying ways to get to the client's goal in healing.

Location

Virtual sessions

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Reviews and ratings

4.9 rating (26)5 reviews
July 30, 2026

I appreciated her hearing me out on my initial session. It was a long story that needed to be heard and completed and she didn’t interrupt me and seemed to understand what I was talking about. I ran long a couple minutes and she just let me get it out. If I would have had to stop short it would have bothered me the entire week. She seemed to know I needed to tell it. I appreciated her patiently and attentively listening to a very emotional problem I’m dealing with.

Verified client, age 55-64Review shared after session 1 with Melinda
February 16, 2026

I was nervous because this was my first appointment ever. As soon as we started I felt at ease and able to share.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Melinda
October 27, 2025

She made me feel like everything I had to say was important and was very easy to talk to

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Melinda

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