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Dr. Sheyda Melkonian, PsyD

Dr. Sheyda Melkonian, PsyD

Psychologist
CA
My approach in working with clients is ultimately strength based. My theory is that nobody knows what it feels like to be you better than you. Based on this belief, I feel that you are the only person that has the power to change things in your life. As a therapist, I feel that my role is to guide you in that journey, to sit with you during the difficult times, and to notice and inquire about some things which may be easier to see from the outside. Every person has strengths which have helped them get through life. One of my roles is to help my clients identify their own personal strengths and to help them continue building on these assets. I feel that it is important to talk about and process events and experiences from your past that have shaped you into the person that you are today. However, I try to challenge my clients to move past these experiences and to use the emotions attached to them as a driving force to make positive changes and achieve their goals. Experience: I've had experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families during various times of my life. I started my career providing behavioral therapy to children with autism during my time at U.C. Irvine. Once I started my doctoral program, I began working at Los Angeles Valley College providing learning disability assessments to the students there. I got introduced to clinical therapy during my practicum at San Fernando High School where I provided therapy to the students enrolled in the school. After this experience, I quickly learned how much I loved therapy and eagerly jumped into my internships at community clinics in Los Angeles and Santa Clarita. After completing the requirements for my doctorate, I worked as a staff therapist at the Child & Family Center in Santa Clarita and later obtained a faculty position at Los Angeles Valley College as a Learning Disability Specialist.

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About Dr. Sheyda Melkonian

Focus areas

Anxiety
Therapy
Depression
Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Families
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Christian Counseling
Eclectic
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Languages spoken

Armenian, English

Getting to know Dr. Sheyda Melkonian

My approach in working with clients is ultimately strength based. My theory is that nobody knows what it feels like to be you better than you. Based on this belief, I feel that you are the only person that has the power to change things in your life. As a therapist, I feel that my role is to guide you in that journey, to sit with you during the difficult times, and to notice and inquire about some things which may be easier to see from the outside. Every person has strengths which have helped them get through life. One of my roles is to help my clients identify their own personal strengths and to help them continue building on these assets. I feel that it is important to talk about and process events and experiences from your past that have shaped you into the person that you are today. However, I try to challenge my clients to move past these experiences and to use the emotions attached to them as a driving force to make positive changes and achieve their goals. Experience: I've had experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families during various times of my life. I started my career providing behavioral therapy to children with autism during my time at U.C. Irvine. Once I started my doctoral program, I began working at Los Angeles Valley College providing learning disability assessments to the students there. I got introduced to clinical therapy during my practicum at San Fernando High School where I provided therapy to the students enrolled in the school. After this experience, I quickly learned how much I loved therapy and eagerly jumped into my internships at community clinics in Los Angeles and Santa Clarita. After completing the requirements for my doctorate, I worked as a staff therapist at the Child & Family Center in Santa Clarita and later obtained a faculty position at Los Angeles Valley College as a Learning Disability Specialist.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I choose not have reviews because I highly respect my client's confidentiality while in therapy and do not want them to compromise it by asking for reviews.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Once you schedule an appointment with me, I will contact you via phone for a 15-minute consultation to ensure that I am a good fit for your needs. If we determine that we are not a good fit, I will ask you to please cancel our session. However, if we agree that we would like to start therapy together, I will send you intake forms to complete online at least 24 hours before our scheduled session.

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Dr. Sheyda Melkonian is not in-network with any insurances

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $250 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $250 for 50 minutes

    Popular visit reasons

    Adjustment Disorder
    Anxiety
    Depression
    Postpartum Depression
    Psychotherapy
    Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
    Therapy
    Young Adult Issues
    Adjustment Disorder
    Anxiety
    Depression
    Postpartum Depression

    Education and background

    Practice names

    Education and training

    • Alliant International University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
    • Alliant International University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
    • University of California, Irvine (Bachelor's)

    Awards and publications

    • Nika Goes to Camp
    • This Book is Not Required
    • Postpartum Support International/ PMH-C
    • Certified Grief Informed Professional

    NPI number

    1841403235

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    What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sheyda Melkonian?

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    What languages does Dr. Sheyda Melkonian speak?

    Dr. Sheyda Melkonian speaks English, Turkish, and Armenian.

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