Dr. Elizabeth A. Mellin

I work with queer souls who grew up in families, churches, or communities that didn’t know how to love them well—folks who became expert caretakers, performers, perfectionists, or peacekeepers before they even hit puberty. Especially in the South, where silence can be scripture and shame comes dressed as love, many of us learned to survive by staying quiet. Maybe you were told you’re “too sensitive” or “too much." Maybe you’re tired of white-knuckling your way through it all. My practice holds space for queer folks shaped by silence, survival, and the deep ache of not belonging. Many carry wounds from childhood, religion, or the heavy weight of political harm. This is a space where we get curious about what survival taught you—and where it might be time to lay some of that down. No fixing. No forcing. Just room to soften, unravel, and come back to the parts of you that were never theirs to take. I’m a queer therapist with advanced training in trauma and sex therapy. I also teach, supervise, and regularly unlearn the things I once thought I had to know for sure. My work is rooted in relational healing, nervous system care, and the belief that our bodies aren’t the problem—they’re the storytellers. I work best with reflective, self-aware folks (or folks who are trying to be) who want more ease in their bodies, more truth in their relationships, and more room to exist without apologizing for it. You don’t have to be “ready.” You just have to be willing to show up as you are—even if part of you still wants to avoid or run. What you can expect in our work together: •A relational, trauma-informed approach rooted in deep respect •Attachment-based therapy and somatic awareness (we pay attention to how your body holds your story) •Warmth, irreverence, and humor •A soft landing place for the parts of you still learning how to rest I offer virtual sessions on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. And, yes, I hope your furry friends will join us - that is the best part of teletherapy. We start with a brief consultation to see if we’re a good fi; therapy should feel like something you want to keep coming back to. If you’re longing for more space to breathe, feel, and belong to yourself again, I’d be honored to walk this path with you.