Bay Area’s Women’s Trauma Specialist

Everyone’s story carries moments that can feel too heavy to hold alone. That’s why my trauma-informed approach creates a space where you’re met with warmth, respect, and practical tools you can use right away.

If you've experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, or an abusive relationship, you may feel like life has been divided into before and after.

Maybe you're constantly on edge, questioning your instincts, struggling to trust others—or yourself. Perhaps you've been told to "move on," but your body still reacts as if the danger is happening today. You know you survived, but you don't feel like yourself anymore.

You don't have to carry that alone.

Meet the Founder

Founder, Chloe Melka, with curly strawberry-blonde hair sitting in her office on a yellow chair, smiling. Behind her is a tall green plant, a lamp, and a window with a white curtain. 
Hello!

I'm Chloe Melka, MA, LPCC (#20618), and I specialize in helping women heal from the emotional and psychological impact of trauma. My goal isn't simply to help you cope—it's to help you reclaim your sense of safety, confidence, and freedom so your past no longer dictates your future.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based treatment. Together, we'll make sense of what you've been through, understand how trauma has shaped your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and nervous system, and build practical tools that help you feel empowered again. Therapy isn't about forcing you to relive painful experiences—it's about helping you move through them in a way that creates lasting healing.

This work is deeply personal to me. While my professional training has given me the knowledge and clinical expertise to treat trauma, my own life experiences have given me a profound understanding of the courage it takes to begin healing. I know that recovery isn't linear, and I know how transformative it can be to have someone truly see you, believe you, and walk alongside you without judgment.

Clients often tell me they appreciate that our sessions feel both validating and action-oriented. You'll find a space where you don't have to explain why you're struggling or minimize what happened. Instead, we'll focus on helping you reconnect with your strengths, rebuild trust in yourself, and create the life you deserve.

Healing doesn't mean forgetting what happened.

It means no longer letting it define who you are.

If you're ready to begin that process, I'd be honored to support you.

Begin healing

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Get to Know Chloe Melka - LPCC: Frequently Asked Questions

  • Chloe Melka, LPCC, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in trauma recovery, relationship issues, and intimacy for adult women. She helps women break free from survival mode and painful relationship patterns to build healthy, secure love.

  • Chloe Melka has been practicing therapy for over 5 years. She holds a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology - Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is licensed as an LPCC in California (LPCC #20618). She has extensive training in trauma-informed therapy, somatic approaches, relational dynamics, and sex therapy.

  • Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and grounded. She provides a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients feel truly seen, offering a balance of compassionate emotional processing and actionable tools for real-life change. She also utilizes humor and is relatable.

  • I believe only you know what's best for you. My job is to help you listen to your intuition by quieting the self-doubt, criticism, and negativity. Specifically, I'll integrate CBT and MI all in a Feminist Frame, offering you empathy, perspective, and transformation.

  • Chloe Melka operates as a private pay, out-of-network therapist.