Mel Butler

California-based non-binary neurodivergent psychotherapist.

Dedicated to helping you navigate your relationships: lovers, friends, and family.

As a neurodivergent, non-binary therapist with 12 years of experience, a commitment to radical mental health, and lived experience with non-monogamy, relationship anarchy, and kink - I will support your unique path. I prioritize non-hierarchical and collaborative therapeutic relationships, where we set aside assumptions to center your autonomy and authenticity in every aspect of your life. We will create your best you with no assumed standard of ‘normal’.

Relational therapy for neurodivergent, queer, and trans people navigating life’s connections

  • I work with individual adults, teenagers, children above 7, families, and couples located in California. I specialize in clients navigating complex identities and transitions: queer, trans, and neurodivergent individuals. I also focus on care workers facing burnout, teens with trauma, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics.

    • Most sessional occur on Zoom

    • In person sessions available at the Relational Center in Los Angeles with covid precautions


    • Individual sessions last 50 minutes

    • Romantic groups, couples, and families last 50-80 minutes


    • Individual sessions are on a $130-200 sliding scale

    • Romantic groups, couples, and families are on a $200-300 per hour sliding scale

  • I have 12 years of experience in the mental health field working in homes, communities, inpatient, and outpatient settings. I have 9 years working with teens specifically and 4 with families, particularly with complex family dynamics around trauma, trans and queer identified children and parents, and in high conflict homes. I also have 8 years of working with disabled people and people who have experienced medical and psychiatric trauma.

  • If you’re interested talking and you live in California; fill out the form, email me at melb@relationalcenter.org, or call or text me at (424) 835-5584 to schedule a free, 15 minute consultation - I’ll respond within 5 business days (usually much faster!)