Yael Melamed, MBA MFT

I am usually a very private person that bottles things inside and I’ve never been able to find the right combination of atmosphere and therapist to open up… and then I met Yael. She makes opening up and remembering things feel so natural. It’s really been a life altering experience.
Thank you!

Yael’s insight gets right to the heart of things. She is gifted in both understanding and seeing potential. Meaning I feel understood and know that she sees the bigger things for me. Yael is masterful at speaking the truth in gentle and kind ways that help me gain a greater sense of freedom in my life. Highly recommend her!

Yael takes her practice to a new level with deep care and dedication to her clients. While being both deeply intuitive and extremely well-​educated about emerging theories in the field, she sees clearly to the heart of what matters. She has a strong and innate healing capacity. I am always impressed by her sense of assuredness, reliability, and access to great emotional depth. There are few therapists who can truly merge the internal world with a grounded-​ness in the external world. Given her many years in business, Yael has this ability. I would trust her anyone on the path to opening to their deepest self.

My partner and I have been seeing Yael for the last 6 months to work on some conflicts (bad fights!) we were having on an increasing basis. When we started seeing her we thought we were going to have to separate. Now that is totally off the table. Things are not perfect, but they are WAY better, and I cannot say enough about how grateful we both are to Yael. My partner and I work directly, both in and out of the sessions, on the dysfunctional communication patterns we have built up over the years. Learning to communicate better has made the issues seem more manageable and workable. It wasn’t the issues that were the real problem, but the way we were handling them.
What has been really useful is Yael’s technique, based in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, which is very much about what is happening in the attachment system in the here-​and-​now. She also brings in some insights about early childhood stuff that she sees is affecting our relationship. As a result my partner and I have gotten to know ourselves and each other on a much deeper level. Yael knows when to be challenging (we needed that!) and is also very compassionate. I highly recommend Yael to any couple needing help with their relationship!

Yael is a warm and welcoming presence. She is able to fully understand and identify with her clients, while introducing joy into their lives. I am so happy to have met her. I would recommend her to anyone!

Yael is a uniquely talented psychotherapist. Her deep insight and intelligence, mixed with her warmth and soulfulness, make her very effective. Yael is direct and honest, which creates a trust and safety in relationship. She is also very present and connected, which makes me feel seen and attended to. She delivers feedback and reflection with care and compassion, never making me feel judged or criticized, and at the same time pushing me to grow. Sitting with Yael – feeling supported and understood by her – has been a great gift to me. She has helped me to feel more solid in myself, particularly as I have navigated grieving the loss of significant relationships. Through our conversations, I have learned a great deal about myself in the process of experiencing and working through my emotions.

Yael is a gifted and unique therapist; she is truly one of a kind. This will become evident as soon as you meet her. I highly recommend Yael to anyone looking to work through a current problem, grieve a loss or a breakup, or just become more self-​aware. I think of Yael not only as a talented therapist but a healer. She is insightful, sharp, perceptive, and passionate about what she does. I can always feel Yael’s authentic presence and care for me. I especially appreciate her ability to challenge me in the right moments, but always doing so in a supportive and engaging way.

My husband and I have been seeing Yael for couples counseling for about a year and without her, I am pretty sure I would have been divorced by now. We had some intense stuff to deal with, including horrible fighting and an affair. I am eternally grateful to Yael for saving my marriage!
With her combination of empathy and intelligence, Yael skillfully helped us realize what we mean to one another, teaching us to communicate from a vulnerable place and to forgive. I feel understood by Yael and extremely safe, even when difficult stuff comes up during our sessions.
Yael is an excellent couples therapist with a unique style– she is honest, clear, kind, and professional yet real. She continues to show us our dynamics and patterns, and helps each of us understand what we are needing from ourselves and partner. There are not enough words to convey my gratitude.

Yael is a fantastic group therapy facilitator. She has such a warm and accepting presence, and is really skilled at helping a diverse group of people come together to support each other. She made space for a lot of difficult stories and heavy emotions, and also brought lightness and laughter when called for. She made a therapy group about a difficult topic (anger) really productive and also genuinely fun at times, which I really appreciated.

Yael has been helpful for me in sorting out some communication issues I have had in my romantic life. As a guy, it is helpful to have a woman’s perspective, and I always leave our conversations enriched. Yael is very empathic and nurturing, but she also is not afraid to challenge me and show me my blind spots. With her I have been able to understand more about my deeply rooted attitudes and behaviors. I have a much easier time communicating authentically and directly, which means that things flow a lot more smoothly in my romantic relationships, and as well with my work, family, and friendships.