Dr. Melissa Jinariu

I had an amazing training experience with Therapy SoCal. Dr. Jinariu is an excellent supervisor and utilizes a strengths-based approach with her practicum students. I feel very confident in my skills working with trauma, adoption, and ADHD thanks to the training offered at Therapy Socal. Less

Therapy SoCal and Dr. Melissa Jinariu provide compassionate, expert level knowledge, and truly individualized care. Their strength-based, collaborative approach helps clients feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.With extensive expertise in trauma, attachment, family relationships, and children’s emotional well-being, the team brings both warmth and professionalism to their work. I highly recommend this center to individuals and families seeking thoughtful, trauma-informed support. Less

Dr. Melissa Jinariu is amazing to work with and I really enjoy collaborating with her. She works with families in high conflict divorce to help them heal and move forward. She is wonderful with children and incredibly intuitive. I appreciate her thoughtfulness and dedication to her patients. Less

As Director of Clinical Training for the PsyD Program at Azusa Pacific University, I have had the privilege of collaborating closely with Dr. Melissa Jinariu. Dr. Jinariu is an exceptional trauma expert whose depth of knowledge, clinical intuition, and commitment to evidence-based practice are outstanding. Beyond her own practice at Therapy SoCal, she serves as an invaluable mentor to our doctoral students, training them with immense patience, insight, and warmth. She models the highest standards of professional excellence, compassion, and leadership. Less

My experience with Therapy Socal was excellent. One of my students had pretty severe ADHD and was receiving excellent treatment and care by Therapy Socal. Melissa attended every meeting we had (including 504's and IEP's) and offered many helpful ideas and suggestions while collaborating with counselors and administration. In the variety of sessions with Melissa she offered evidence based practices to address conditions ranging from ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, etc. I have since referred other students to Therapy Socal because I know they will receive the additional support needed. She advocates for her clients but also remains realistic about the challenges they face. Parents are also involved in the process and feel extremely supported by her. I couldn't be happier with Melissa and will definitely continue to recommend her services. Less

Dr. Jinariu is one of the most compassionate and knowledgable clinicians in the field of pediatric psychology. She truly cares about her clients and is an expert in trauma and trauma-informed care. Her standard of excellence is bar none. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a brilliant and kind clinician. Less

I highly recommend Dr. Melissa Jinariu and her team at Therapy SoCal. As a fellow child psychologist, I’m very selective about the practices I trust when referring families, and this is absolutely one of them. Their work is grounded in evidence-based practices, with expertise in comprehensive psychological evaluations and working with trauma, ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Jinariu is truly a standout in the field—an exceptionally knowledgeable and skilled psychologist whose clinical expertise I deeply respect. I would confidently refer children, teens, and families to her and all of the staff she supervises at Therapy SoCal. Less

As a School Psychologist working within a public school setting, it has been an absolute pleasure collaborating with SoCal Therapy. Their commitment to utilizing evidence-based practices and individualized treatment strategies to support the diverse needs and developmental goals of our shared students, including ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression, has been truly commendable. Their ability to collaborate effectively with members of the educational/academic teams to support students through IEPs and 504 Plans has been a tremendous asset. This collaborative approach has helped create a meaningful bridge between the home and school environments, ensuring that students receive consistent, well-rounded support across settings. I greatly appreciate their professionalism, dedication, and genuine commitment to supporting the well-being and success of the students and families they serve. Less

Therapy SoCal has been an integral part of my clinical training and professional development. I have completed two years of postdoctoral training there and feel more confident in my use of evidenced based practices and conducting psychological evaluations. What sets Therapy SoCal apart from other training I have received is how comprehensive the treatment is, specifically I appreciate the bridge between research and theory to application. This has made me a stronger clinician in conceptualization skills, clinical decision making, and theoretical understanding. I also value the training in treating trauma, ADHD, ASD, anxiety, and depression across children with an emphasis on foster and adoption competency as there are limited providers with such training in our field. I would highly recommend TSC for its rigorous training and supportive and positive working environment. Less