Born and raised in Mexico City, Claudia Melo arrived in Los Angeles at the age of 16, where her experiences as an immigrant and single teen mother inspired a career in mental health. With over 18 years of experience, Claudia is a bilingual Latinx therapist and practitioner of Curanderismo. She integrates evidence-based therapeutic practices like CBT, DBT, and interpersonal therapy with holistic healing modalities and ancestral medicine through her private practice, Luna Nueva Holistic Therapy.

Since 2014, Claudia has honored the traditions of her great-grandmothers, serving her community with a unique blend of modern and ancestral healing. In addition to her therapy practice, she co-founded Botanica Melo, a spiritual wellness practice with her daughter. Together, they advocate for community healing, accessible mental health resources, and a movement toward intentional, integrated holistic living. Through both Luna Nueva Holistic Therapy and Botanica Melo, Claudia is committed to empowering individuals to reconnect with their inner selves and embrace radical self-love on their healing journeys.

Claudia envisions Luna Nueva Holistic Therapy as a comprehensive resource, aiming to strengthen individuals and transform communities through quality services and advocacy.

Her mission is to break through social, cultural, and discriminatory barriers surrounding mental health, offering paths to treatment for stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma.