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Relationship-focused counselor for intimacy and trauma

Chloe Melka, LPCC

4 years in practice · based in California · sessions in English · online only

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About Chloe

Chloe Melka helps people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, anger, and low self-esteem. She works with issues like attachment struggles, communication problems, jealousy, and sexual concerns including kink and alternative sex cultures. Chloe is a LPCC, which is the California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor credential, and she brings four years of experience to sessions.

Chloe takes a straightforward and collaborative approach. She treats each person as the expert on their life and listens first to understand what matters most.

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Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps that fit into everyday life and build on existing strengths. Conversations may cover past hurts, patterns that repeat in relationships, and how feelings like shame or guilt show up day to day. She helps people name reactions and try new ways of relating that feel safer and more honest.

Work can include handling anger, addressing impulsive choices, or rebuilding self-worth. Chloe also supports people navigating sexual questions, infidelity, and recovery after sexual assault or coercion. She is familiar with sex addiction concerns and dynamics around consensual kink and BDSM communities.

The aim is to reduce shame and increase clearer communication about needs and boundaries. Her style is compassionate and practical. Clients can expect a mix of listening, reflection, and small experiments to test different ways of coping.

Chloe helps people move from feeling stuck toward clearer choices and more satisfying connections.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Chloe uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding patterns and teaching practical skills. One common approach emphasizes processing trauma and past abuse at a pace set by the client, helping reduce overwhelming reactions and skillfully manage triggers. Another approach centers on relationship dynamics and communication skills, teaching clearer ways to express needs, set boundaries, and repair ruptures in connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Chloe will discuss options, invite feedback, and adjust methods based on a person's goals, comfort level, and how they respond in sessions. This collaborative process helps choose techniques that feel useful and doable in daily life.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, appointments, or caregiving. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit ongoing support between sessions or for people who prefer typing their thoughts. These formats make it easier to keep therapy regular and fit it into a busy life.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Chloe work with?

She helps people with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related worries, anger, and low self-esteem, plus related topics like attachment, communication, and sexuality.

What is Chloe's therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, highlights strengths, and uses conversations and small experiments to test new ways of coping.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Chloe has four years of professional experience working with the issues listed in her profile.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the CA LPCC credential and practices in California.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Chloe provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this counselor works with

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English