Melanie Ayala
Marriage Family Therapist TraineeSupervised by Darla Gale, LMFT #92413
Melanie is a Marriage and Family Therapist trainee in her final year of the Masters in Counseling Psychology Program at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California.
Melanie brings a bright and compassionate energy to all that she does. Her hope is to guide individuals in believing in their capability to create the change they wish to see for themselves and the world they live in.
Melanie strives for the therapeutic space to be one that is collaborative and flexible. Melanie is excited to work with a wide and diverse range of individuals, especially those within the LGBTQIA+ community and those seeking support with their interpersonal relationships and self-esteem. Melanie works from a Relational framework and loves to bring in interventions that focus on mindfulness and creativity as ways of connecting back to ourselves.
In her free time, you can find Melanie getting lost in the perils of reality tv, spending time with her dog Pearl, and singing her heart out every chance she gets.
We prioritize your mental health by offering in-person sessions and telehealth services to individuals residing in California.
All proceeds from the sale of "Sifting Through the Ashes: Finding Beauty, Peace, Love, and Strength Through Trauma" will provide therapy for survivors and first responders of California wildfires. Heartstrings Counseling of California specializes in Wildfire Survivors & First Responders.