Melanie Pfennig, LMSW, MSAN
Clinician, Master’s of Social Work, Master’s of Applied Nutrition
Hi, I’m Melanie!
Melanie is a licensed Master’s social worker who holds a master’s in social work and a master’s in applied nutrition. She brings a unique perspective through her integrative background in mental health, nutrition, and athletics. This combination allows her to understand the mind-body connection while providing compassionate, evidence-informed care.
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She specializes in helping adolescents and adults navigate life with avoidant restrictive intake disorder (ARFID), gastrointestinal disorders, contamination obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and anxiety. Additionally, she has a special interest in helping young adults who have recently been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition navigate life with a chronic illness. As a former Division I athlete, Melanie also helps competitive athletes navigate challenges related to both their sport and beyond, such as performance anxiety, burnout, or depression.
Her approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each individual. Melanie believes that meaningful healing begins when a person feels understood and heard, and she strives to create a supportive space where clients can safely explore challenges, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change. She draws from evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based interventions to help clients move toward their version of growth, fulfillment, and change.
Outside of the therapy room, you may find Melanie running, exploring new coffee shops in search of the perfect matcha latte, or spending time with her friends, family, or Maine Coon cat, Sascha. She is currently pursuing her registered dietitian credential (RD), and you may find her reading up on the latest research and trends in integrative nutrition.