David Melarkey

My communication style

I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative process, and I have an open communication approach.

My journey to mental healthcare

I originally worked with children with severe developmental disabilities. I would work with families, educators, as well as school districts to achieve individualized goals. Later, I began to work in long-term psychiatric hospitals with individuals with severe mental health disorders.

My goals for you

I help patients achieve their goals by making small increments of improvement every day and session. I also like to give small homework assignments, but not the kind where you fill out worksheets, but maybe things or topics to think about outside of the session.

Our first session

The first session is usually a place where we get to know each other. We identify what brings you into treatment and what goals you want to achieve. However, this process of identifying goals is an ongoing effort throughout the duration of our work together.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White