Melanie Aparicio earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Spanish from the University of Nevada, Reno before earning her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy at Capella University.
As a licensed therapist at Thrive Wellness Reno, Melanie specializes in working with adolescents and young adults who are struggling with mental and relational health issues, eating disorders, body image related issues, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She is particularly passionate about creating a comfortable environment in which she can join her clients in walking on a path towards healing and growth. As an advocate for breaking down barriers and negative stigmas about mental health within the BIPOC community, she strives to provide psycho-education on the positive impacts that prioritizing mental health can have on individuals and communities. As our Outpatient Clinical Lead Therapist, Melanie is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing work environment for our Outpatient team in order to better serve our Northern Nevada community.
Outside of her mission-driven work, you can find Melanie drinking an iced coffee, working on a knitting project, traveling, or enjoying a sports game.
