Melinda Gastambide

Melinda Gastambide is a Child Behavior Analyst with over 13 years of experience specializing in the psychological impact of smartphones and social media on children. She holds a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification from BACB and is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through NBCC.

Her work primarily focuses on understanding how everyday digital interactions shape emotional responses and long-term behavioral habits in young users. In her practice, Melinda assesses families and helps them interpret subtle shifts in their children’s online behavior that may indicate deeper concerns, such as digital dependency, social comparison stress, online peer pressure, or exposure to inappropriate content.