Melissa Jinariu, PsyD
Psychologist
Santa Clarita, CA
Online & In-Person
About me
I am a child psychologist who specializes in treating trauma, ADHD, adoption related issues, anxiety, depression, and behavior problems.
I have spent the last 20 years helping kids, teens, and families. If your child is struggling with worries, sadness, problems at school or home, or adjusting to difficult or scary life experiences (e.g. divorce, death, trauma), I can help! If you have exhausted all the parenting hacks you know and still feel in over your head, I've got you! I will work with you and your child to improve their ability to cope and your ability to support them. Your family's path to lowering stress and improving quality of life starts with a call to me.
I specialize in pediatric, trauma, and spiritually integrated therapy. Further, I am adoption competent. I offer treatment in several evidence based practices to address symptoms common to children, families, and traumatized adults such as EMDR, TF-CBT, and PCIT.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Education
Azusa Pacific University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$200 - $300Accepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Venmo
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Adoption & Fostering
- Bullying
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Mental Health Professionals
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pet Loss
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicidality
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Trauma Survivors
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
Location
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Early Childhood (0-4)
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media