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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:

  • Turning their “worry thoughts” into characters so they can talk back to them

  •  Practicing handling uncertainty 

  •  Learning how to face fears instead of avoid them (in small, doable steps!)

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With you, therapy might look like:

  •  Helping you stay steady when your or your child’s anxiety spikes (without feeling like a failure)

  • Untangling your own worries, perfectionism, and guilt 

  • 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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San Diego Therapy Group is located in central San Diego

5252 Balboa Ave Suite 304
San Diego, CA 92117
858-877-5170

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