Melissa Tines
LCSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
About
With a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, Melissa Tines brings a holistic and integrative approach to her therapy practice. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#122818), Melissa's therapeutic style is characterized by attunement, compassion, directness, and warmth, creating a supportive environment where clients can explore patterns, thoughts, relationships, and experiences that may be holding them back.
Melissa's expertise is particularly valuable for individuals navigating complex cultural identities. She specializes in working with first-generation immigrants, third-culture kids, and those from multicultural backgrounds. Her personal experience as a Colombian native allows her to bring unique insights to her work with clients from diverse cultural contexts. Additionally, Melissa has extensive experience supporting individuals with histories of trauma, helping them process their experiences and find paths to healing and growth.
Drawing from a diverse toolkit of therapeutic modalities, Melissa incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), psychodynamic theory, and systems theory into her practice. This integrative approach allows her to tailor her methods to each client's unique needs and goals. Melissa is also skilled in couples therapy, assisting partners in navigating relationship complexities and fostering deeper connections through improved communication and presence.
Melissa's professional journey includes valuable experience in community mental health centers and medical settings, where she honed her skills in supporting clients from diverse backgrounds affected by systemic trauma. Her Master of Social Work from Smith College has equipped her with a strong foundation in clinical practice, which she combines with her real-world experience to provide comprehensive care.
As a bilingual therapist fluent in Spanish, Melissa is able to offer therapy services to a wider range of clients, breaking down language barriers that might otherwise impede the therapeutic process. This linguistic versatility, coupled with her cultural competence, makes her particularly adept at working with Spanish-speaking clients and those navigating multicultural identities.
Qualifications
Education
- Master of Social Work
Certifications, Memberships & Training
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
State Licenses
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Anxiety
- Attachment Issues or Type
- Depression
- Grief
- Trauma
State Licenses
- California
Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities
- LGBTQ+ Allied
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Locations
Highland Park Holistic Therapy - York Boulevard 4809
4809 York Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Highland Park Holistic Therapy - York Boulevard 4811
4811 York Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90042