Mandi Melendez is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include ADD and ADHD, Adoption, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, and Stress. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I specialize in work with children, adolescents, and their caregivers, and have served as President of the Texas Association for Play Therapy. As a parent myself I understand that raising children can be challenging, and I am passionate about supporting families in realizing their full potential for love, growth and peaceful relationships. I use evidence based practices to facilitate empowerment, self-control and healing through play, artistic expression, and sandtray therapy. I have training in the use of Theraplay® principles and am trained in Child Parent Relationship Therapy and Trust-Based Relational Intervention®. Everyone deserves compassionate guidance and support, particularly during challenging seasons of growth and development. I am especially skilled at working with gifted children and adolescents as they navigate unique paths towards adulthood. I also have a special interest in attachment and adoption issues, and gender expansive individuals. Mandi is a dynamic public sp