Mel is a Certified Social Worker (CSW). Mel acquired both her bachelor’s in Psychology and Sociology, and Master of Social Work from the University of Kentucky (Go Cats!).
Mel has two years post-graduate experience as a trauma-informed therapist and clinical assessor who provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her clinical specialties include working with adolescents experiencing emotional and behavioral concerns associated with diagnoses such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), anxiety disorders, and depressive disorders.
Mel has experience treating adults with anxiety and mood disorders, as well as supporting families in improving communication, strengthening relationships, and navigating life transitions. Mel’s approach is collaborative, evidence-informed, and individualized, with an emphasis on fostering resilience, emotional regulation, and lasting therapeutic change.
