Meet Sarah Melan, LMFT
Licenced Marriage and Family Therapist
I am a psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, specializing in working with women, couples, and Highly Sensitive People. Guided by effective techniques, informed insight, and genuine curiosity, I strive to protect and nurture my clients’ sensitivities, strengths, and hopes for a meaningful and fulfilling life.
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My mission is to empower women to connect with their inner strength, develop assertiveness, and set boundaries in order to create a life that is in-line with their values. I also help Highly Sensitive People understand their trait, create a self-care plan, and harness their unique strengths. Additionally, I work with couples to foster compassionate and effective communication techniques, and support individuals from diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations in overcoming cultural and societal challenges.
As a Highly Sensitive Person myself, I have empathy for those working to honor and protect their sensitivities while thriving in society. I strive to create a safe environment for individuals to explore, better understand and communicate their hopes and values. I see my role as a facilitator, a guide of conversations, a master of being curious.
Welcome
Psychotherapy for Women, Couples, and Highly Sensitive People
Why Therapy?
It can help with
Communication Issues
Therapy can help improve communication skills and build stronger relationships.
Anxiety
Therapy can help manage anxiety and provide coping strategies.
Trauma
Therapy can help process and heal from past traumas.
Self Compassion
Therapy can help cultivate self-compassion, interrupt self criticism, and build confidence.
Life Transitions
Therapy can provide support during difficult life transitions.
Depression
Therapy can help identify underlying concerns that may be fueling depressive symptoms and provide behavioral strategies to better navigate life's challenges.
Services
While it can feel scary to reach out for support, it is an incredibly brave and honorable step towards the life you value and deserve.
Therapy for Women
I strive to help women recognize their strength and resilience while acknowledging and validating what they have endured in this society. My hope is that our work will allow them to connect to their innate power.
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I support women as they process and heal from past trauma, while cultivating a strong, unwavering sense of self. I guide women as they develop assertiveness and boundary setting skills in order to create a life that is in-line with their wants, needs, and values.
Therapy for Highly Sensitive People
I help my clients understand what it means to be sensitive in a
not-so-sensitive society.
High sensitivity is a trait that affects 15 to 20% of the population. Individuals with this personality trait experience "an increased sensitivity of the central nervous system and a deeper cognitive processing of physical, social and emotional stimuli."(Boterberg, Sofie; Warreyn, Petra; 2016) Despite what you may have been told, you're not "too sensitive". On the contrary, this trait can be a real superpower if cultivated with care. I help HSP's develop a deeper understanding of themselves as well as provide tools for nurturing a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Therapy for Couples
I help couples build understanding and empathy in their relationship within a safe and supportive space. Through therapy, I provide a sounding board for them to navigate life’s challenges in a productive and compassionate way.
For couples dedicated to the therapeutic process, I offer guidance in developing effective and compassionate communication techniques that deepen connection and strengthen their bond
