Licensed clinical social worker recordOregon
Melinda Del Rio Quinones-Miranda, LCSW
Oregon
Licensed clinical social worker - Trauma and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Oregon
- LCSW, licence L11390
- NPI
- 1386170835
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Oregon
These details come from information Melinda supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Attachment-focused work
- CBT and DBT skills
- EMDR for trauma
About Melinda
Melinda Del Rio Quinones-Miranda is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Oregon with six years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Melinda uses a mix of practical therapies to help clients manage symptoms and move forward.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work focused on trauma and interpersonal violence, and undergraduate degrees in criminology, criminal justice, and psychology. She has worked across settings such as the criminal justice system, re-entry programs, recovery homes, youth and adult homeless shelters, day treatment for adolescents, and outpatient care. That variety informs how she sees the effects of trauma, substance use, and instability on daily life.
Melinda draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at relationship patterns and Client-Centered Therapy to follow a person’s priorities in session. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-related work. These approaches shape practical tools for handling overwhelming thoughts, strong emotions, and difficult memories.
Her work includes support around addiction and harm-reduction strategies, communication problems, body image, codependency, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. She helps people develop skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer decision-making.
Sessions emphasize feedback and collaboration so treatment stays focused on what each person needs. Melinda speaks English and practices in Oregon as an LCSW. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. Online sessions using this approach focus on recognizing interaction styles and practicing new ways to connect and communicate. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In remote sessions that can mean skill-building exercises, thought records, and homework to try between meetings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps process distressing memories; when used online it follows the same structured steps and includes guided processing adapted for a virtual meeting.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and symptoms and recommend which methods to try first. That collaboration helps shape a plan that fits the person’s needs and adjusts over time if something isn’t working.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling and fitting appointments around work, school, or caregiving duties. Online meetings can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or reduce travel time so therapy is easier to keep up with. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how meetings are delivered and what will fit your routine.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like substance use, body image, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She combines attachment-informed work with CBT, DBT, and EMDR tools to address thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working in settings that include criminal justice, re-entry programs, recovery homes, shelters, day treatment for adolescents, and outpatient care.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Oregon.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers