Melanie Stauffer, LMFT

Melanie Stauffer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with six years of clinical experience. She works with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, and has supported first responders and veterans as well as people coping with grief related to chronic illness, infertility, or the loss of a loved one or pet.

Her clinical work addresses a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, codependency, issues faced by adult children of addicts or alcoholics, parenting challenges, career concerns, feelings of shame and low self-esteem, and the effects of physical trauma and emotional abuse. She also works with clients experiencing post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related symptoms.

Melanie uses an integrative approach that draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused techniques. That combination guides tailored treatment plans that reflect each client’s unique needs and goals.

She is known for a warm, empathetic, and authentic style, creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings. Melanie emphasizes respect and compassion in her work and avoids stigmatizing labels, adapting therapeutic dialogue and interventions to fit the individual or family she is supporting. Over the course of her practice she has helped clients take practical steps toward healthier boundaries and greater fulfillment in their lives.