Meet the Team
Melanie Walsh, Ph.D., LPC-S, BC-TMH
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Therapist
Melanie is a therapist, educator, and researcher. Her clinical values & ethics are rooted in Feminist principles, sex & body positivity, & trauma-focus. As well, she’s affirming of identities & worldviews shaped by race, LGBTQ+ identity, & disability in society. Melanie has provided quality, equitable mental health services in the South for 12+ years.
Melanie carries advanced training with trauma, family issues, neurodivergence, suicidality, sex & gender, & relationship issues. She is also an EMDR-trained clinician, & works with individuals, couples, youth & families, & other relational units.
In her other roles, Melanie is also a Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of New Haven where she teaches a number of courses including diagnosis, research methods, human sexualities, and counseling children and adolescents. Melanie’s research interests include LGBTQ+ communities and mental health-related factors, including discrimination, fear, and community-social support. Her research is primarily situated in the Deep South investigating the negative impact of discrimination and backlash associated with non-normative sexuality and gender identity.
Nick DiTocco, CMHC
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Pre-Licensed Clinician
Nick is a pre-licensed clinician focused in providing compassionate, affirming, and inclusive care. He specializes in working with LGBTQ+ and ENM/poly clients, helping them to build skills to navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-exploration. He draws from evidence-based modalities such as DBT, CBT, and IFS.
Nick’s approach to therapy is collaborative and client-centered. Clients are the expert in their own life, and his role is to support you through your journey. Nick’s work draws from DBT, CBT, and IFS and focuses on a feminist and sex-positive lens.
Nick also strongly supports the integration of hobbies, interests, and passions into therapy to make the space more engaging and meaningful. Whether it’s books, movies, pop-culture, gaming, or TTRPGs, he enjoys finding ways to connect your interests to your personal growth. If this approach resonates with you, Nick would be happy to integrate it into your work together!
Corinne Walsingham, MEd - CMHC, P-LPC
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Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor
At the heart of my work is the belief that healing happens in relationship. I care deeply about getting to know you as a whole person—not just symptoms or struggles—and creating a therapeutic space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. I bring experience from inpatient settings, college counseling centers, individual therapy, and intensive outpatient group programs, which allows me to meet clients with flexibility, depth, and compassion. Therapy with me is collaborative, human, and grounded in trust—we move at your pace and focus on what truly matters to you.
Creativity, humor, and curiosity are welcome here, and if it feels supportive, we can integrate creative approaches into your therapy experience, including artistic techniques and walk-and-talk therapy. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am especially passionate about working with LGBTQ+ clients and creating a space that is affirming, inclusive, and safe for all identities. My goal is to help you show up as your most honest self, amplify your true voice, and build a life that feels more aligned, authentic, and sustainable for you.
Bhakti Patel, LPC
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Therapist
Bhakti Patel is a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with a wide range of client populations, including adolescents, adults, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Her approach is holistic and client-centered, focusing on helping individuals navigate trauma, grief, life transitions, domestic violence, women’s issues, and cultural identity concerns. As an Asian American therapist, Bhakti brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges associated with navigating multiple cultural worlds and strives to honor and explore your cultural background throughout the therapeutic process.
In addition to traditional therapeutic work, she specializes in supporting individuals with substance use disorders, trauma recovery, and relational challenges. Bhakti provides both individual and group therapy in a safe and nonjudgmental environment. Her clinical philosophy centers on resilience, empowerment, and finding meaning through life’s difficulties. Together, you will explore how your past and present experiences shape your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, working collaboratively to foster healing and growth. Bhakti believes the work of a counselor is a privilege and holds her clients' stories with deep understanding and importance. She is dedicated to supporting you as you embrace both your strengths and vulnerabilities, helping you become the person you want to be—both for yourself and for the people who matter most to you.
Elizabeth Stowers, P-LPC
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Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor
Elizabeth is a sex and relationship therapist specializing in kink, BDSM, ENM, LGBTQ+ identities, and sexual trauma recovery. Her practice is grounded in trauma-sensitive, client-centered care that integrates IFS parts work and movement to support healing through both mind and body. Elizabeth works with individuals and couples—romantic, platonic, play, D/s, or any other meaningful connection—helping clients rebuild trust, communication, intimacy, and joy within themselves and their relationships. Many of the people Elizabeth supports are unpacking religious or cultural shame around sex, pleasure, and identity. She offers a compassionate, judgment-free space where clients can explore these experiences with curiosity and self-acceptance. A TCTSY-certified yoga therapist, she incorporates somatic awareness and gentle movement to help clients reconnect with their bodies and sense of agency.
Passionate about helping others reclaim what has been lost or silenced, Elizabeth often says, “If you feel like your body was taken away, I want to help give it back.” Her work is deeply affirming, collaborative, and rooted in respect for each person’s unique story and capacity for growth.
Lauren Walsh, CPC
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Certified Professional Coder
Administration & Credentialing
Lauren has spent over 15 years working in healthcare administration and medical billing and is a Certified Professional Coder through the AAPC and plays a key role in managing insurance, billing, and operational workflows.. She knows firsthand how confusing insurance can be and strives to make the process as straightforward and transparent as possible for clients. By keeping our operations organized and handling billing with care and clarity, Lauren helps create a smoother experience—so clients can focus on what really matters: their therapy and growth.