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Melinda Lanning

LCSW

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Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. My name is Melinda. I'm a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed in Oregon and California (since 2017 and 2010, respectively). I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from UC Berkeley and my MSW from Columbia University in New York. I also spent 27 months living and working in Central America, where I learned Spanish (and also met and lived with some of the kindest, warmest people I've ever met).

As a therapist my approach is at its core client-centered and strengths-based. I use various approaches including EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness and CBT. My experience (20 years) has been in a variety of settings, including psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, non profits, and schools. I believe we all have the ability and strength to meet our goals. The capacity for change is within all of us. It would be a privilege to walk alongside you in your wellness journey, whatever that looks like for you.