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Amy Melchor (she/her) is a first-generation, queer, neurodivergent Mexican American therapist who brings a deeply compassionate and culturally responsive approach to her work. With a background in working across multiple clinical settings, Amy specializes in trauma-informed therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults navigating complex PTSD, anxiety, identity development, and life transitions. Amy holds a strong commitment to creating safe, affirming spaces where clients — especially those holding marginalized identities — feel seen, heard, and supported. Her work is grounded in psychodynamic theory and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with an emphasis on relational healing and nervous system awareness. She brings a deep understanding of how early emotional wounds shape our patterns and self-beliefs, and works collaboratively with clients to explore what's beneath the surface with warmth and curiosity.
Hi there, I’m Amy. If you’re looking for a therapist who truly sees all the parts of you — especially the parts that feel stuck, scared, or ashamed — you’re in the right place. I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults who are navigating anxiety, trauma, identity questions, and the many challenges that come with growing up in a complex world. I bring a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach that honors your unique background and identity. Whether you’re struggling with complex PTSD, difficult emotions, or self-doubt, I’ll support you in moving from surviving to thriving — even when that next step feels scary or uncertain.
Masters of Science | California State University, Long Beach, 2022
Hispanic
Hispanic culture
English
Non-religious (Agnosticism, Atheism, Secular)
None listed
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Virtual Only
Trauma, Life transitions, Adolescents/teens
Adolescents/teens, Couples counseling, Anxiety, Bicultural or multicultural experience, Borderline personality disorder, Children, Burnout, Dating, Depression, LBGTQ+ sexuality, Panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Racial/cultural identity, Second or third generation immigrant experience, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Transgender people
Affirming, Calming, Humorous, Laid back, Challenging
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment based, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Play therapy, Psychodynamic, Trauma-focused
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$225
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Individual Session
$225
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Couples Session
$225
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Family Session
Does not offer sliding scale spots
Amy Melchor has a way of being that embodies acceptance of whatever a person is going through where she listens, acknowledges, and validates their experiences and never dismisses or tries to rush anyone to change anything. She meets her clients where they're at and provides them masterful guidance to their challenges. Working alongside Amy, I have seen her authenticity and creativity and anyone that decides to work with Amy will be met with one of the most caring people you can meet.
Amy's spot-on insight and deep sense of empathy allow her clients to be seen and seen deeply. Amy has a finesse that helps her clients weave the disjointed parts of their story into a beautiful tapestry that honors both the joys and pains of life with love and compassion.
I have had the opportunity to observe Amy’s work and can confidently say she is a grounded, nurturing, trauma-informed therapist. She brings a warm, validating presence to her sessions and attunes to the clients needs with compassion, care, humor, and genuine relatability. She has ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel comfortable showing up as they are and exploring the most vulnerable experiences and parts of themselves. Overall, she brings both heart and integrity to her practice and is truly committed to supporting clients in finding healing and fulfillment.
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