postpartum therapy

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When pause, pain, or a deep knowing for change

calls us forward...

The most radical thing we can do is listen.

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What is radical therapy?

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the roots at radical therapy

Our practice is inspired by the edible root, the radish. In Latin, radicalis means “to get to the root” of a matter - reflecting our commitment to exploring the depths of the human experience deeply and meaningfully.

compassion

We believe in accessible, safe, affirming spaces to cultivate love, acceptance, and change.

wisdom

We believe in honoring the wisdom of our bodies, our minds, our lived experiences, and those who have come before us.

abundance

We believe in the ecological nature of the human experience; that we are enough and our growth is expansive.

empowerment

We believe in the right to freedom, autonomy, and self-determination for all bodies, identities, and communities.

radical love

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radical forgiveness

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radical compassion

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radical acceptance

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radical therapy

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radical love 〰️ radical forgiveness 〰️ radical compassion 〰️ radical acceptance 〰️ radical therapy 〰️

Melina Tovar, LMFTA

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Holistic Sex + Postpartum Therapist

Melina Tovar with dark wavy hair in a white top standing near a tree with white blossoms.

My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that we are all deserving of a life filled with our own peace, pleasure, and prosperity.

I encourage a therapeutic space that invites our most human selves forward; cultivating a relationship that honors your values, features your strengths, and supports you as you pursue your greatest goals and aspirations.

Each session is a generous balance of honesty, humility, challenge, and compassion. My client-centered approach is commonly accompanied by interventions that are consent-focused and trauma-informed.

Common frameworks in my work include:

  • Attachment Therapy

  • Narrative therapy

  • Internal Family Systems

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

  • The Developmental Model for Couples Therapy

Above all, I strive to arrive in every session with authenticity and curiosity, creating a therapeutic experience that centers you and your goals, your learning style, and your innate wisdom. 

“There is no way to repress pleasure and expect liberation, satisfaction, or joy”

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-adrienne maree brown

therapy for postpartum

My Philosophy

I believe in the body as a site of knowledge that houses the intuitive and seeks peace, pleasure, and belonging in its most authentic form. Through advanced training and extensive experience, my work is dedicated to helping you get there. 

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Credentialing & Certificates

Clinical Supervision

men's mental health

Dr. Fiona O'Farrell, PhD, LMFT, CST-S

Haley Krenzke, MS, LMFT, CST

  • Antioch University Seattle, 2024

    • Sexual Attitude Reassessment

    • Treating Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior

    • De-Stigmatizing STIs

    • Consent & Power

    • Trauma & Abusive Systems

    • Kink/BDSM Fundamentals

    • Counseling Trans & Gender-Questioning Youth

    • Sexuality & Aging

    • Fat Sexuality & The HAES Model

    • Neurodivergence & Sex: Autism & ADHD

    • Sexual Attitude Reassessment

    • Treating Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior

    • De-Stigmatizing STIs

    • Consent & Power

    • Trauma & Abusive Systems

    • Kink/BDSM Fundamentals

    • Counseling Trans & Gender-Questioning Youth

    • Sexuality & Aging

    • Fat Sexuality & The HAES Model

    • Neurodivergence & Sex: Autism & ADHD

    • Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care

    • Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy

    • Fertility & Reproductive Health

    • Infertility & Mental Health

    • Rage, Guilt, and Scary Thoughts: Perinatal Mood, Anxiety, and OCD Symptoms & Treatments

    • The Silent Crisis in Perinatal Mental Health

    • Supporting Couples in the First Year of Postpartum Through a Narrative & Solution-Focused Lens

    • Unveiling Transgenerational Birth Trauma (TBT)

    • An Introduction to the Developmental Model Training Retreat

    • A Deep Dive into the Developmental Model Training (Winter 2026)

  • University of Washington, 2018

Melina Tovar smiling beside a golden retriever dog inside a car.

Human things that inform my work

As a queer femme from the Pacific Northwest, I have been a part of the sexual health and LGBTQA+ communities for decades.

Originally advocating for trans youth in family medicine and veterans in public health research, some of the greatest sources of knowledge and inspiration for my practice have come from my time in community advocacy.

Beyond my work as a therapist, I am passionate about all things art, movement, and history. I enjoy film scores and historical epics, moody jazz and morning coffee, sci-fi and cartography, video games and adventures local and afar with my partner and our dog. 

Peace

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Pleasure

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Prosperity

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Peace 〰️ Pleasure 〰️ Prosperity 〰️

“Sharing difficult truths might come with a cost — the need to face them — 

but there’s also a reward: freedom.” 

We are currently accepting new clients and would love to learn more about you and what you’re looking for in therapy. Reach out through the appointment request button below or send an email directly to hello@radicaltherapy.co

-Lori Gottlieb

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Reflections & Reviews

  • Siri Gerrity, LMFTA

    “Melina has a brilliant way of putting people around her at ease with her calm demeanor. She holds a great balance between gentleness and directness depending on her client’s needs”

  • Deana Tolstunov, LMFTA

    “Melina is an empathetic, emotionally-attuned therapist. Her ability to hold gentle space for clients while pushing them toward their goal is incredible and makes her an excellent therapist to work with. She is deliberate, caring, present, and resourceful"

  • Hyacinth Kearney, LMFTA

    “This therapist is incredibly easy to talk to and connect with. She is very dedicated and knowledgeable. She will work hard for her clients while challenging them with compassion and warmth”

  • Marina Masaki, LMFTA

    “Melina has an exceptional way of holding space for her clients in a way that is tailored to their needs. She is empathetic, open-hearted, and deeply shows up for her clients!”

  • Deana Tolstunov, LMFTA

    “Working alongside Melina, I have been consistently impressed by her emotional attunement and the depth of her presence with clients. She is resourceful and empathetic, creating a safe and support space for clients to dig deep and grow”

  • Madisyn Roberts, LMHC, CST

    “Melina creates a safe space without shame or judgement!”