Melanie Fikse, LPCC

Melanie Fikse is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with 12 years of experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, mood disorders, and relationship concerns. She works with people who are worn down by persistent symptoms and who want straightforward, practical help to handle day-to-day life.

Her approach centers on practical therapy methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She uses these alongside client-centered and trauma-focused work to address problems like depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and self-harm. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and teaching concrete skills to respond differently.

Melanie draws on years of community mental health work and a Master’s degree from New York University. She has lived and worked in both New York and rural California settings, and has experience supporting people with significant trauma histories and complex mood and personality concerns.

In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and practical tools. People can expect to work on skills for managing anxiety, grief, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties. She also addresses codependency, abandonment issues, guilt and shame, and loneliness.

Melanie states clear support for LGBTQ people and uses techniques such as mindfulness, motivational interviewing, trauma-focused interventions, and CBT-based skill building. Her work aims to help people notice patterns, try different responses, and build manageable routines that fit daily life.

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