Melina Ames

Developmental Therapist in the Petaluma Office

I have been working as a Developmental Therapist with the Family Guidance and Therapy Center for three years. During this time, I have honed my skills in Relationship Development Intervention (RDI®) by embracing creative thinking, celebrating individuality, and working at each client's unique pace. My experience with this has helped me form meaningful connections with the families and clients I work with, while providing empathetic counsel and support. Recently, I graduated from Arizona State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I am now excitedly researching and preparing to apply for graduate programs, with the goal of earning my Master’s in Counseling and becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am deeply passionate about creating a safe space for neurodiverse children to express themselves freely. I bring patience, playfulness, sensitivity, and humor to my sessions and quickly adapt to whatever might best suit the clients’ needs day to day. Outside of my professional interests, I love baking, traveling, camping, listening to music and podcasts, and creating handmade cards. In my spare time, you can often find me caring for my numerous houseplants, with my cat by my side.

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Phone: 619-600-0683
Text: 619-607-1230

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