AUTHOR

Melissa Boudin PsyD

She / Her

Private Practice

Licensing & Certifications:

CA Licensed Psychologist, PSY26430

Professional Background

Dr. Melissa Boudin’s career as a psychologist began 15 years ago, when she worked in a hospital setting as a therapist for people who were in crisis, including people who were suicidal, in danger of harming others, or experiencing serious turmoil in life. During this time her time working with people in these very difficult situations, Dr. Boudin saw a real need for more effective preventative care, or care focused on preventing the types of mental health crises she saw on a daily basis.

Seeing the need for preventative care encouraged Dr. Boudin’s shift into working in community mental health, where she spent the next five years of her career focusing on this type of preventative mental health care. Her work included developing community education programs that informed people about common mental health issues, their warning signs, and when to seek care. Dr. Boudin also provided individual therapy to people experiencing various types of depression and anxiety, trauma, and life transition issues. It was in this position that she developed and refined her current approach, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and strength-based techniques in treatment.

Two years ago Dr. Boudin expanded into private practice, further focusing her practice in working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, work/life/family stress, life transition issues, and loss and grief related issues, while continuously educating herself and evolving her practice.

Currently, Dr. Melissa Boudin serves as the Editor in Chief at Choosing Therapy where she authors mental health content for the general public and reviews our provider content designed to help therapists grow their private practice

Professional Organizations
Member of American Psychological Association
Member of California Psychological Association

Publications & Presentations
“Navigating Relationships During the COVID-19 Pandemic” – Mental Health America (Webinar, Feb. 2021)
Newsweek
Women’s Health
USA Today

Areas of Focus

Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Loss, Grief, Relationship Issues, Work Stress, Life Stress, Family Stress, Life Transitions

Featured Articles

25 Grounding Techniques for Panic Attacks

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16 Empowering Books for Women

Female empowerment is meant to inspire, uplift, and encourage women in a world catered to men. Women’s physiology is considered an afterthought to men when new medical treatments and prescription drugs are introduced to the market. Women in the workplace face sexism, discrimination, and lower pay. Women of all backgrounds and cultures experience sexual assault and femicide due to domestic violence at alarming rates, and in all of this, women are still being told to smile. Empowering books for women offer a safe space for women to understand, encourage, and regain a sense of peace in knowing that they are more than what the world is showing them. Whether you need inspiration or a simple pick-me-up reminder of your strength, the books below can offer solace through the stories of women in varying life circumstances who found their voices and stepped into their power.

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18 Inspiring Books for Women

We all need a pick-me-up from time to time: something to encourage us toward our greatest potential, to motivate us to live out our purposes or to simply accept ourselves as we are. The best motivational books for women inspire by relating to the struggles, complexities, and joys women experience throughout their lives. These books plant a seed that encourages women to create, grow and change their own lives and the lives of those around them.

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17 Best Books for New Moms

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