1348 Melton and Associates
Rooted in love, committed to change
Improving family safety and relationships
Supporting families, navigating the cfs juvenile court system through anger management and domestic violence psychoeducation.
At 1348 Melton and Associates. We believe in breaking cycles of violence through education and accountability with backgrounds in CFS juvenile court support and child welfare. We provide programs that empower families to hold safety for their children, develop healthier relationship dynamics, and create lasting change.
Services overview
Domestic VIOLENCE Education
Structured programs for both survivors and individuals who have caused harm, focused on accountability, safety, and healing.
Adult anger management
Develop skills for managing anger, improving communication and strengthening relationships.
Consultations, AssESSMENTs, and Safety Planning
Receive individualized, evidence-informed guidance, professional assessments, and personalized safety planning tailored to your unique needs.
Youth anger management
(Ages 13-17)
Helping teens manage emotions, navigate peer pressure, and build healthy coping tools.
Training and Workshops
Customized educational presentations and professional trainings designed to build knowledge, strengthen skills, and promote safer, healthier communities.
Professional Qualifications
Programs are facilitated by Taylor Melton, MS, APCC, AMFT, a mental health professional with extensive experience supporting families involved in child welfare, domestic violence, and behavioral health systems.
Credentials include:
• Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Marriage and Family Therapy Emphasis)
• Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
• Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)
• Certified Anger Management Specialist-II (CAMS-II)
• Domestic Violence Counselor Training pursuant to California Evidence Code §1037.1
• Former Domestic Violence Liaison, Contra Costa County Child & Family Services
• Mental Health Clinical Specialist, Forensic Mental Health Services
Court and Agency Referrals
1348 Melton and Associates welcomes referrals from:
• Courts
• Attorneys
• Probation Departments
• Child Welfare Agencies
• Employers
• Schools
• Self-Referrals
Participants may receive:
• Enrollment Verification Letters
• Attendance Reports
• Progress Reports
• Completion Certificates
Programs are educational and skills-based and may be utilized for self-referral, attorney referral, employer referral, child welfare referral, probation referral, and court-related matters.
Certifications & Professional Memberships
Certified Anger Management Specialist-II (CAMS-II)
Certified Domestic Violence Specialist-II (CDVS-II)
National Anger Management Association (NAMA)
Domestic Violence Counselor Training pursuant to California Evidence Code §1037.1
Programs may be accepted by courts, attorneys, probation departments, employers, and agencies. Participants are responsible for verifying acceptance requirements with their referral source.
Creating programs that work for families
Through our structured, trauma-informed 12-week programs, we help participants build practical tools for accountability, safety, and healthy relationships. Whether you are a parent, a teen, a survivor, or someone working to change harmful patterns, our programs provide the support. You need to move forward.