Melanny Garay, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Melanny Garay

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Anger Management

Behavioral Therapy

Work-Related Counseling

Anxiety

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Teenagers (13-17)

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Families

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Biofeedback

Art Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melanny Garay

Hi there, I'm Melanny! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. I work with clients of all ages and strive to create a supportive space where you feel comfortable being yourself, exploring challenges, and creating meaningful change. My focus I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship or family concerns, and emotional challenges while helping them recognize their strengths and create change. My approach My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to you. I use CBT, DBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you understand patterns, manage difficult emotions, develop practical coping skills, and make changes that align with what matters most to you. My communication style My communication style is warm, genuine, and conversational. I create a nonjudgmental space where you can speak openly and feel heard. I am engaged and collaborative, and I will ask thoughtful questions and gently challenge patterns when doing so can support your growth. My journey to mental healthcare My clinical journey began at Ronald McDonald House Charities, where working with children, adults, couples, and families shaped my passion for family-centered care. I later joined Kaiser Permanente, where working with a wide range of mental health concerns expanded my clinical experience. My goals for you We will work together to identify meaningful and realistic goals. Using CBT, DBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused strategies, I can help you recognize patterns, build practical skills, and take manageable steps toward change. We will regularly check your progress and adjust our approach as needed. Our first session Our first session is about getting to know you and understanding what brings you to therapy.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
University of California, Bachelor's

NPI number

1083253959

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Melanny Garay work with?

Melanny Garay works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melanny Garay?

Melanny Garay frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Melanny Garay on their profile.