Melani Samples is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, #112434. She graduated from California Baptist University with her Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology and has been practicing since 2014. She enjoys working with individuals, families, children/adolescents, couples and groups. Her heart is to help people love their stories through a narrative, client-centered approach. She believes in being a guide and walking alongside her clients and focusing on a holistic approach to mental health. Her extensive work with children and families, as well as with couples, and college-aged students has given her a well-rounded field of experience, and she enjoys meeting people where they are. She believes that in order to achieve change we need to focus on healthy relationships and build trust. Her desire is to build people up, allow them to have a solid foundation, and trust in the process. “Even in the darkness there is always light, sometimes we just need someone else to help us find it,”-Melani Samples.
