About | mclaincoffin

A B O U T

Melissa Coffin, PhD, CEDS-S

Dr. Melissa Coffin is a licensed psychologist in Connecticut, New York and Virginia and a certified eating disorder specialist supervisor (CEDS-S) with over 15 years of experience providing psychological services to adults and adolescents. She uses both evidenced-based treatment as well as genuine connection to provide the best possible treatment.

Dr. Coffin works with a variety of presenting concerns including women's issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety and trauma. In addition, she specializes in the treatment of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and compulsive over-exercise.

Dr. Coffin received her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and her masters and doctoral degrees in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern California. She completed her pre and postdoctoral training at the University of California, Davis.

In addition to her private practice, she also worked in a leadership role for a national eating disorder program for 15 years.

Dr. Coffin has presented nationally at conferences on finding balance with food, exercise and social media as well as healing from trauma and eating disorders. She also enjoys training and supervising young professionals in the field of mental health and eating disorders.

MELISSA'S THEORETICAL ORIENTATION
My early training was in psychodynamic theory, which means I believe in the importance of exploring your early relationships and how they may contribute to ongoing patterns in your life. However my experience has taught me that my approach should be individualized to your needs. I am sensitive to the importance of understanding your intersecting identities and how they will also inform our work.
To that end, I integrate interpersonal, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral and solution focused techniques into my work. I use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for the treatment of trauma & PTSD. I may also integrate some more directive or behavioral techniques as needed to help you get the best result. Together we will build a collaborative relationship through which you will gain enhanced awareness of your experience as well as insight to its impact on you.
My approach is genuine, thorough, and compassionate.