Melanie Fikse, LPCC

Melanie Fikse recognizes how exhausting it can be to feel stuck and unsure how to change. She understands that people often try many strategies without finding relief, and she honors the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life. When someone is ready to take that next step, she offers steady support and aims to empower the process of change.

She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California - LPCC, which denotes a license to provide clinical counseling services. With a decade of experience working with adults, Melanie uses a trauma-informed lens to address a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, childhood and adult trauma, Bipolar Disorder, and personality disorders. Her work is client-centered, collaborative, and strength-based, and she strives to create an environment where people feel seen and heard while learning practical tools for managing challenges.

Melanie earned her master’s degree from New York University and spent many years providing therapy in a community mental health clinic in New York City, serving underserved populations. She now practices in California, based out of a rural community where she finds calm and renewal among trees. People find her compassionate and down to earth while also appreciating the practical skills and interventions she offers. She is skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, psychodynamic techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness and meditation. Comfortable working with significant trauma histories and allied with the LGBTQ community, she values partnering with people to discover and use their inner strengths for growth and healing. She looks forward to learning each person’s story and supporting their journey.