Dr. Melanie Cain is from the Santa Clara Pueblo and Jicarilla Apache tribes of Northern New Mexico. She is a licensed psychologist and has 17 years experience serving Veterans, American Indians and other communities of color. She is focused on the integration of culturally informed interventions, cognitive theories, and interpersonal modalities to create wellness and community connection. Dr. Cain understands how cultural connection and social systems influence health and wellness. She will help you work toward finding balance, feeling peace, and creating happiness and joy.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we will discuss which concerns have brought you to therapy, including your history and current challenges. I'll work to understand how these challenges get in the way of you living the life you want and together we will develop plans which will help you work toward meeting goals. In partnership, we'll explore the relationship between beliefs, behaviors, and life experiences, so you may develop insight into the management of anxiety, depression, or challenging life circumstances, by setting realistic and attainable goals.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am supportive, validating, and eager to listen. I will challenge you to move out of your comfort zone and toward positive change. I will empower you to engage with community, culture, spirituality and mindfulness as a way of practicing healthy habits, which also includes consistently attending therapy and implementing what is discussed in session into your daily routine.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I have worked with American Indian & Alaska Native clients in the Southern California area, as well as other communities of color from various backgrounds. I am comfortable working with all who enjoy discussing how culture influences health and wellness, as well as community connections.