Dr. Elizabeth A. Mellin

Some experiences are difficult to talk about, even with people we trust. Grief without a clear beginning or end. Changes in intimacy or identity that feel confusing or isolating. Trauma carried in the body. Spiritual questions that no longer fit familiar beliefs. Many people seek therapy not because something is “wrong,” but because something important has been carried alone. I believe people are not broken. Often, they are organized around survival strategies that made sense at one time, but now feel misaligned with their deeper values. Therapy can be a space to slow down and understand what you are carrying. My work is holistic, depth-oriented, and trauma-informed, integrating relational, somatic, and humanistic therapy. Together, we explore how your nervous system, emotions, relationships, and life experiences are connected, and how earlier patterns may still shape your present. This work often includes exploring experiences that are commonly minimized or avoided, such as: •grief and loss, including cumulative or unclear grief •trauma held in the body or nervous system •changes in sexuality, intimacy, or desire •identity shifts, especially in midlife or later life •spiritual questioning or loss of meaning Rather than focusing on quick solutions, therapy moves at a steady pace. We pay attention to what has been postponed, avoided, or silenced, and work toward understanding and integration over time. The goal is not to fix you, but to support greater awareness, self-trust, and choice. I work primarily with women and LGBTQ+ adults seeking depth-oriented, reflective therapy. Many feel worn down from holding things together or explaining themselves. This work is reflective rather than crisis-driven and is best suited for those ready to slow down and dig deep. Over time, therapy can support greater clarity, emotional steadiness, and a stronger sense of connection with yourself and others. If you are looking for a space where difficult experiences can be explored without pressure or judgment, but instead with warmth, compassion, and presence, you are welcome here.