Melanie Castellari (She/her)

Master Of Art In Counseling Psychology
Accepting Clients

As a seasoned therapist I bring over a decade of experience & a deep commitment to helping individuals and couples truly change their lives.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Menifee, CA

About Our Clients

My clients come from all walks of life, from the LGBTQ+ community, teens, couples, individuals, sex therapy, EMDR, talk therapy, each with a special story. My practice is here to guide you through all the way. All of our clients are able to reach us at anytime and are happy to know they have our support in and outside of our sessions.

Our Background and Approach

My approach to sex therapy is sex-positive, inclusive, and rooted in deep respect for the diversity of human experience. I work with individuals and couples exploring sexual identity, desire discrepancies, performance anxiety, kink/BDSM dynamics, and the impact of trauma on intimacy. Together, we deconstruct shame, rewrite narratives, and build the kind of intimacy that feels authentic and fulfilling. My work integrates somatic practices, mindfulness, and evidence-based modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I help clients reconnect with their bodies, access emotional regulation tools, and develop the awareness needed to shift patterns

Our Values as Mental Health Practitioners

With a personal understanding of mental illness and addiction within my own family, I bring lived empathy and a strong trauma-informed lens to my work. I understand how deeply pain and resilience can coexist—and how the path to healing often starts with simply being witnessed without judgment. My work integrates somatic practices, mindfulness, and evidence-based modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I help clients reconnect with their bodies, access emotional regulation tools, and develop the awareness needed to shift patterns that no longer serve them. I believe trauma lives in the body—and so does healing. Beyond traditional therapy, I offer coaching for personal transformation. Coaching is for those ready to break through self-imposed limitations and create a life aligned with their highest values. Whether you’re seeking greater confidence, deeper relationships, or a more purposeful existence, coaching provides a space fo

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross of California
  • Cigna
  • Scripps
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Anthem
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Molina
  • UMR
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Evernorth
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • Anthem Blue Cross Medical
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Blue Cross blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Carelon Behavioral Health Plan
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Anthem EAP - Bank of America
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Oxford (Optum)
  • UnitedHealthcare (Optum)
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Atheism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
  • Jehovah's Witnesses
  • Judaism
  • Wicca/Paganism
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 15 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $110 - 210/session

Info

Email Melanie
28095 Rosetta St.
Menifee, CA 92584

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