THE LOTUS COLLABORATIVE RECOVERY CENTERS OF SANTA CRUZ & SAN FRANCISCO
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Melinda malher, M.A., bc-dmt, Lpcc, c-spt
assistant clinical director, Santa Cruz

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​Melinda S. Malher, MA, LPCC, BC-DMT, C-SPT (
she/her) holds a Master’s degree in Expressive Therapies with an emphasis in mental health counseling and dance/movement therapy from Lesley University. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (#3329) as well as a Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist and Certified Synergetic Play Therapist. Melinda utilizes a multi-modal approach when working with clients and professionals--engaging individuals in meaningful talk, play, art, movement, music and writing. Melinda is passionate about clinical development and collaboration. While running her private practice, she implemented and led networking and collaboration events for local therapists and provided monthly peer consultation. Melinda has presented at several conferences; her most recent presentations have focused on dance and movement’s role in developing interoception and self-regulation and the use of inclusive language and practices in clinical settings.  
In addition to her clinical work, Melinda provides adaptive dance instruction, leads Therapist Book Club, takes American Sign Language classes, and runs trails.  She is grateful to live and work in Santa Cruz with her cats where she can see the ocean daily. 
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603  Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060     
611 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA  95060
1610 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123    
NEW San Francisco location coming soon!  2500 Market St., San Francisco CA 94114
  • Home
    • Current Client: ED Recovery
    • Current Client: Mood & Trauma
  • Free Support
    • Online Support Group for Anxiety, Depression, & Trauma
    • Online Eating Disorder Recovery Support Group
    • Online Supporters Group
  • About TLC
    • Levels of Care at TLC
    • Treatment at TLC >
      • Testimonials
      • Treatment Philosophy
      • Your Treatment Team
      • Group Therapy
      • Santa Cruz Location: Photo Tour
      • San Francisco Location: Photo Tour
    • Team Lotus
    • FAQ
    • What Makes TLC Unique?
  • Our Services
    • Mood & Trauma Treatment Services
    • Eating Disorder Recovery Services
    • Outpatient Services
  • Start Recovery
  • Contact Us
    • Online Booking
    • Referring Clients
  • Resources
    • Recovery Resources
    • Talks, Events, Workshops
    • Recovery Blog