Therapy built
around you.

We combine evidence-based care with genuine connection, individualized support, and a deep investment in the people we work with.
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Thoughtfully Designed

Our West LA office is modern, warm, and intentionally designed.

Tailored To You

Not one size fits all. Your therapy is shaped around your goals, pace, and personality. It grows with you.

Always Evolving

We stay engaged in advanced training and consultation so your therapy remains informed, intentional, and never static.

Therapists Who Are All In

We are deeply invested in this work and our clients. Depth, honesty, and real connection matter to us.

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Who we work
best with.

At Mellow, we specialize in working with high-achieving individuals who are ready for meaningful, lasting change. Many of our clients are modern professionals in West LA holding themselves to high standards while quietly managing a great deal beneath the surface.

They’re thoughtful, ambitious, and often deeply self-aware, yet still find themselves feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to cope in ways that actually feel sustainable.

We work best with clients who are open to showing up fully, even when it’s hard. Those who are willing to explore patterns, challenge old narratives, and make space for real change.

Therapy at Mellow is an investment in yourself, and we’re here for those who are ready to engage in that process with care, intention, and curiosity.

Why Mellow exists.

Amanda Burback founded Mellow Therapy in 2021, shaped by her own experience in therapy. During a difficult time, she found that the right therapist could offer more than insight. Therapy could create steadiness, clarity, and a deeper sense of connection to yourself.

That experience shaped the kind of practice she wanted to build: thoughtful, deeply human care from therapists who are genuinely invested in the work and the people they support.

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How we help.

Together, we slow things down, look beneath the surface, and understand what keeps pulling you into the same patterns. From there, we help you build new ways of relating to yourself, your work, and the people you care about.

Understand the root

We explore the patterns, pressures, beliefs, and past experiences shaping how you feel and respond today.

Shift old patterns

With thoughtful reflection and honest support, we challenge the ways of thinking and relating that may be keeping you stuck.

Build practical tools

We help you develop clearer, steadier ways to navigate the moments that usually leave you overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of yourself.

Create lasting change

The goal is not just temporary relief. It is greater self trust, healthier relationships, and change that carries into your life beyond the therapy room.

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Our approach.

Our therapists draw from evidence-based approaches to help you understand what is beneath the surface, shift patterns that no longer serve you, and create meaningful change in how you feel, relate, and move through your life.

Internal Family SystemsCognitive BehavioralGottman MethodDialectical BehaviorPsychodynamicEMDR

What people are saying.

5.0 · 15 Google reviews
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Amanda, and I can confidently say she is one of the best therapists in Los Angeles. Amanda was extremely knowledgeable, caring, and supportive throughout my therapy journey. Her approach was compassionate and tailored to my specific needs, making me feel comfortable and understood every step of the way."
"Mellow Therapy truly cares about each of their clients and providing them with a safe, comfortable environment for their therapy journey. I can't recommend them enough!"
"Real and down to earth experience. Clinicians are authentic and honest."
"Amanda is one of the best therapists I’ve ever worked with. Highly recommend for anyone in the Venice, Santa Monica, or Marina Del Rey area."
"Amanda is an insightful, kind, down to earth, and pragmatic therapist with a thorough understanding anxiety and life struggles. I never feel judged and I leave conversations feeling like I learned something about myself. I HIGHLY recommend her services and believe anyone willing to take control of their lives will not regret working with her."
"I highly recommend Amanda if you or a loved one are seeking therapy. She is warm, honest and creates a safe space for her clients while also humanizing the therapeutic process. Amanda is incredibly skilled at guiding meaningful conversations to empower the clients she serves."