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Melike Yavas

MA, LMFT-A

Associate Supervised by Michael Pontello

Life can be challenging at times, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.


Education & Experience

After earning a degree in Psychology from Irvine Valley College and Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), I pursued a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Licensed Professional Counseling at Our Lady of the Lake University.


Throughout my education and professional journey, I have continuously expanded my expertise by attending numerous therapy trainings and conferences across the U.S. I have also led seminars on various topics for young adults, singles, and newly married couples. For some time now, I have been working as a school-based therapist, supporting the emotional, academic, and social development of children and adolescents.


Areas of Support

• Premarital counseling and challenges within marriage

• Family communication issues and relational conflicts

• Managing anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, and life transitions

• Supporting children and young individuals with self-confidence, anxiety, family changes, school, and social relationships

• Emotional adjustment for new mothers and parents

• Grief counseling and coping with loss

• Play therapy for kids


Therapy is not about “fixing” you—it is about unlocking the strength and potential that already exist within you. Using Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Collaborative Therapy, I help my clients focus on their strengths and create meaningful change.

Institute

City

Houston, TX

Phone #1

+1-281-939-5371

Phone #2

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Melike Yavas

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