Melinda Joyner, ACSW, Associate Clinical Social Worker  in California

Melinda Joyner (she/her)

ACSW
Accepting Clients

I am an experienced Master's Level Social Worker and therapist. I invest in my clients to achieve the goal they set for themselves.

Associate Clinical Social Worker in California
Supervised by Lee Schuster, LCSW

About My Clients

Are you or your teenager/young adult dealing with anger, depression, anxiety or other issues? As a dedicated and invested therapist, I will work with you to discover effective coping skills to manage the issues life is tossing at you to doubt yourself.

My Background and Approach

I have worked in an inpatient mental health facility completing psycho-social assessments, groups and structure for managing outpatient in the community. I have worked as a Rape Crisis Counselor for more than 10 yrs. I have worked and advocated for victims of domestic violence. I acted as a mentor for teen mothers and at-risk youth. I am an experienced HIV/AIDS and STI Counselor and educator. I am experienced at assisting families in crisis. I was a Crisis Pregnancy Counselor and taught parenting classes.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe everyone should live a life of hope, happiness and inclusiveness. Everyone should have access to resources to assist with effecting coping skills to manage when life takes us on an unwanted journey. I believe there should be no shaming in mental illness. I believe self esteem is about how you feel about you and no one should give that power to others. I believe in self care concerts, mani-pedi's, good books and retail therapy. I believe love starts with self. Choosing me as a therapist is choosing support, encouragement and acceptance. I personally worked hard to not be the statistic the world thought I should be and as hard as I worked for myself, you will get that same level of commitment.

I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $120 - 150/session

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