Katryn Melfi (she/her)

Our couples counseling goes beyond standard communication tips to heal the somatic roots of relationship distress. When couples get stuck, their nervous systems are often triggering each other into fight-or-flight. We track these physical responses in real time, creating an inclusive, affirming space to safely untangle defensive loops. By blending mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and somatic practice, we help you shift from reactive tension into a securely regulated and connected partnership

As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, my expertise goes beyond standard competence and is rooted in lived experience and genuine celebration of your identity. I provide a deeply safe, affirming space where you don’t have to explain your culture or justify your existence. My somatic and trauma-informed approach is tailored to heal the unique physical and emotional toll of minority stress, institutional barriers, and coming-out transitions, helping you live fully and authentically.

Anxiety isn't just an overactive mind; it’s a dysregulated nervous system. If you find your thoughts racing while your body experiences a pounding heart, tight chest, or restless tension, my somatic approach can help. I combine mindfulness and Craniosacral concepts with practical, trauma-informed tools to track anxiety where it starts, in the body. Together, I gently soothe your fight-or-flight response, moving you away from constant overwhelm and back into a state of grounded, calm safety.

As a doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision, my expertise in Trauma-Focused CBT is grounded in advanced academic training and cutting-edge research. Over two decades as a somatic practitioner allowing me to uniquely blend TF-CBT's cognitive restructuring with deep neurobiological regulation. This integrative approach ensures that evidence-based trauma processing isn't just an intellectual exercise, but a deeply felt, safely integrated somatic release for lasting healing.

My expertise in somatic therapy is rooted in over 20 years as a Licensed Massage Therapist combined with advanced training in Craniosacral Therapy (CST) and an LPC license. This rare intersection of deep, hands-on clinical bodywork and advanced psychological training allows me to understand the nervous system intimately. I don't just study somatic theory; I have decades of experience helping bodies track, settle, and safely release stored trauma and stress for true, integrated healing.

My expertise in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) blends advanced clinical training with deep somatic wisdom. As an LPC and doctoral student, I understand how to dismantle negative thought loops using evidence-based cognitive strategies. Crucially, my 20+ years as a bodywork practitioner allow me to anchor mindfulness directly in the body. This ensuring you don't just understand presence intellectually, but learn to physically regulate your nervous system to prevent relapse into depress