
Hi, I'm Melissa Pinn!
Treatment areas include:​
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Behavior Challenges
​• Self Esteem
• Executive functioning skills
• Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Adjustment disorders
My Story
If you’re an overwhelmed, stressed-out, anxious mom raising an anxious kid, I want you to know—you’re not alone, I see you. You’re juggling meltdowns, big feelings (theirs and yours), and the never-ending mental load of motherhood. You’re trying to stay calm when your child is spiraling, but inside, you're running on fumes. The guilt, the worry, the pressure—it’s exhausting. That’s where I come in. I specialize in supporting anxious, overwhelmed moms who are raising anxious, sensitive kids.
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When we work together, my goal isn’t to hand you a list of unrealistic strategies that sound great in theory but fall apart when your kid refuses to put on their shoes. Instead, I meet you exactly where you are, with a mix of practical tools, science-backed strategies, and a whole lot of compassion.
I pull from CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to help you and your child understand and shift unhelpful thought patterns. ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) helps us make room for big feelings without letting them take over. And if anxiety has turned into avoidance or compulsions, ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention) helps you both build courage instead of staying stuck.
With your child, therapy might look like:
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Turning their “worry thoughts” into characters so they can talk back to them
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Practicing handling uncertainty
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Learning how to face fears instead of avoid them (in small, doable steps!)
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With you, therapy might look like:
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Helping you stay steady when your or your child’s anxiety spikes (without feeling like a failure)
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Untangling your own worries, perfectionism, and guilt
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Learning how to support your child without feeding their anxiety (or burning yourself out in the process)​
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I have had the privilege of working as a therapist for over 19 years in settings ranging from schools, non-profits, and private practice. I am an outdoor adventurer and travel lover and a imperfect mom of 2 imperfect, loving children!
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I’m here to walk alongside you, helping you and your child break free from anxiety’s grip so you can both breathe a little easier.
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