Often the demands, conflicts, fears, disappointments, losses and traumas of life keep us from experiencing that still, peaceful place inside. Client sessions are held in my comfortable office, which is located in the lovely, serene setting of a professional building. There is ample parking and easy freeway access.
In addition to my clinical practice, I am an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology where I have taught since 2000. I currently teach Professional Ethics and Law for Mental Health Professionals, and Interpersonal Skills and Group Therapy.
In addition to my clinical practice, I am an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology where I have taught since 2000. I currently teach Professional Ethics and Law for Mental Health Professionals, and Interpersonal Skills and Group Therapy.
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Please contact me at 949-249-4544. This is a 24-hour voice message service. I check these messages frequently Monday through Friday and will return your call as promptly as possible. My message will let you know if I am away on vacation and how to contact another therapist in my absence. We are committed to your privacy.
Services Provided
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I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from depression and grief counseling to parenting support, couples counseling, stress management and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients' individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for.
Education, Training & Experience
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Melanie Coughlin received her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, Emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy, from Pepperdine University (1995) and is bilingual in Spanish.
She received clinical training at Laura's House Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence, Straight Talk, Inc. counseling elementary students in the Garden Grove School District, Horizon Education Center working with at-risk adolescents and their families throughout Orange County, and with private clients as an intern with Chernekoff & Associates, Laguna Niguel.She has provided therapy to clients in private practice since 1995.
She received clinical training at Laura's House Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence, Straight Talk, Inc. counseling elementary students in the Garden Grove School District, Horizon Education Center working with at-risk adolescents and their families throughout Orange County, and with private clients as an intern with Chernekoff & Associates, Laguna Niguel.She has provided therapy to clients in private practice since 1995.
Fees, Insurance, Appointments
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I do not bill insurance companies directly. Fees are due at the time of services and I am happy to provide you with a monthly "super bill" for you to submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement. Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. Most sessions are scheduled for 45 minutes in length.
Poetry & Words for the Soul
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One of the best ways to begin familiarizing ourselves with the virtue of patience is to reflect systematically on its benefits. It is the source of forgiveness. It has no equal in protecting our concern for others, however they behave towards us. When patience is combined with the ability to discriminate between the action and the one who does it, forgiveness arises naturally.
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