Dr. Elizabeth A. Mellin

Healing isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering—softly, patiently—the self that existed before the world asked you to shrink. My work centers those who grew up unseen, over-responsible, or shaped by systems that confused love with control. Together, we create a space where protective patterns can soften, self-trust can grow, and something long-buried can begin to exhale. I’m a doctoral-level therapist with advanced post-graduate training in trauma and sex therapy. I also teach, supervise, and support other clinicians on their path. This work is more than a profession—it’s a practice I live. My own healing journey informs how I hold space: with warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for your pace and inner knowing. I work best with reflective clients who sense that old wounds still echo through their relationships, their bodies, or their sense of self. I’m especially drawn to working with queer adults healing from childhood or religious trauma, navigating identity, or exploring intimacy in more truthful ways. My approach is grounded in: •Attachment theory & relational healing •Somatic awareness and nervous system regulation •Trauma-informed, holistic care •Deep presence, compassion, and curiosity In therapy, we move gently—at your pace—listening for the wisdom beneath symptoms, holding space for what’s been held alone for too long, and slowly returning to what’s most true. I offer virtual sessions on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons and early evenings. If you're curious about working together, I begin with a brief consultation—a quiet pause to sense if this feels like the right space for your healing. If you’re longing to feel more at home in your body, your relationships, and your life, I’d be honored to walk with you.