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Melabi Amponsah
PSYD

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High satisfaction rate with clients

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My ultimate goal as a psychologist is to provide a safe and empathic environment for individuals to address their presenting concerns. I believe that developing a strong therapeutic relationship and working with clients to achieve their goals will lead to growth, healing, and a better understanding of one’s self. I believe all this is possible in a supportive and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. I have a passion for working with culturally diverse populations. It is one of my goals to empower clients to create a meaningful life despite the pain that inevitably occurs.

About Melabi

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Centivo, Health Net, Aetna, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Calming, Casual, Challenging, Holistic, Warm

Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Personality Disorders, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Asian / Pacific Islander community, BIPOC, Black community, Blended families, Immigrants, Parents, Students

Years of Experience

4+
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I believe that developing a strong therapeutic relationship and working with clients to achieve their goals will lead to growth, healing, and a better understanding of one’s self.

License number

#33227

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

PhD - Clinical Psychology, Biola University, Rosemead School of Psychology

Interests

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. Quality time is important to me. I also enjoy exercising, binge-watching some of my favorite TV shows and traveling.

License details

Melabi Amponsah,
Doctor of Psychology
#33227 (exp March 2028)