Dr. Elizabeth A. Mellin

I offer insurance-accessible therapy for people navigating the intersection of trauma and chronic illness. These conditions don’t exist in isolation. Trauma can take root in childhood neglect, family conflict, abuse, religious harm, medical misogyny, etc.. Over time, this kind of stress fuels inflammation, rewires the nervous system, disrupts immune function, and shapes how pain, fatigue, and illness are experienced. Many of my clients live with conditions like fibromyalgia, POTS, rheumatoid arthritis, long COVID, autoimmune disorders, or chronic pain. Others carry a deep exhaustion no amount of rest can fix. These symptoms are often layered with grief, anger, anxiety, shame, or the weight of being misunderstood—by doctors, employers, or loved ones. Therapy offers a space to untangle these layers. Together, we can make sense of what you’re carrying and explore topics such as: •Navigating medical trauma and distrust in healthcare •Identity shifts and internalized ableism •Parenting with limited energy or capacity •Working with pain, fatigue, and brain fog •Relationship strain, boundary challenges, and caregiving dynamics •Dating and sex while living with chronic illness •Grieving the loss of your former self or imagined future •Rebuilding trust in your body and restoring nervous system safety I’m Liz, a queer therapist with advanced training in mindfulness, sex therapy, and trauma therapy—and lived experience of how trauma shows up in the body. I pursued advanced training in these areas to support people walking a similar path. If this resonates, please email or text me to schedule a brief initial consultation (no charge). My practice is warm, direct, and grounded in the belief that you are not broken. Your body has been telling the story all along.