Melina Foden, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Melina Foden (she/her/ella) is a bilingual, bicultural licensed psychologist. She has received training in multiple evidence-based therapies including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Parent Management Training (PMT), and behavioral approaches. Dr. Foden uses an integrated and strengths-based approach to meet the unique needs of her clients and families. She has worked with youth presenting with a wide range of clinical concerns, including depression, anxiety, autism, trauma, self-harm, suicidality, inattention, hyperactivity and difficulties with emotion regulation. She also has extensive training in working with parents to help support their child. She takes pride in working collaboratively with her clients and families to create safe spaces and nurture their mental health. Dr. Foden is passionate about serving diverse and marginalized youth and families, and increasing accessibility to mental health services. She incorporates a culturally humble approach with all her clients.
Dr. Foden received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Following her work in the UCLA Parenting and Children’s Friendship Program, she began her graduate training across the street within the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium where she earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Foden completed her APA-accredited internship at the USC UCEDD at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). There she provided individual, family, and group therapy to children and adolescents, conducted comprehensive psychological evaluations, and served as a psychology consultant within a multidisciplinary treatment team. At her APA-accredited postdoctoral fellowship, Dr. Foden served as the Child and Adolescent fellow within the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. She provided individual and family therapy services and served as a group facilitator within the comprehensive adolescent DBT program.
In her time outside the office, she listens to podcasts, searches for the best chocolate cake recipe, and teaches her cat tricks (and is proud to say it’s going rather well!).
Education
- PsyD, Clinical Psychology, PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium
- MS, Clinical Psychology, PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium
- BA, Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
Licenses
- California Board of Psychology, Licensed Psychologist, PSY33810
Languages
- Spanish
