Melly Hinson, MSW (she/her)

Melly brings to the table a rich background in case management, coaching, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Her passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges is underscored by the primary dialectic of DBT, that in order for change and growth to occur we must also be able to accept the reality of our present circumstance. From this place, it’s possible to learn new skills and build on strengths to create a life worth living. Through empathy, active listening, and a client-centered approach, Melly strives to make the therapeutic relationship a safe place where clients feel seen, understood, and valued. 

When not working, you can find Melly on the yoga mat, or in some sort of outdoor adventure with her husband and 8-year old daughter. She has never met a dog that she didn’t find to be adorable.

Professional Background

Melly received her MSW from Columbia University in New York in 2001.  She has continually expanded her knowledge through additional training in various modalities, including Gestalt group process, body-centered (somatic) processing, mindfulness, coaching, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

Melly worked for over 15 years in non-profit management, supporting organizational growth and change. She is now excited to bring her focus to clinical work with adults and adolescents. Her clinical interests include intergenerational trauma, mental health challenges in adolescence, and how somatic cues can help us to better understand our emotions and behaviors.