Hello there! My name is Melinda Murphy and I am a licensed mental health therapist practicing in Colorado and Florida. I have been in practice for 6 years. Immediately after graduation I started working for a non-profit organization treating children and adolescents who have experienced various forms of abuse but most especially sexual abuse. It was very difficult work but so rewarding to see the healing happen right in front of me. The kids I worked with inspired me every single day!

Three years ago my husband and I moved to Colorado from Florida and that is when I decided to open my own private practice. I wanted to be in charge of the environment my clients walked into and really focused on making The Nurture Pod a safe place for healing and growth.

My specialties include Trauma, Mood Regulation (Depression and Anxiety), adjusting to new phase of life, and Relationship Dynamics between families and couples. In addition to the intensive training I received while earning my Master's Degree, I have taken several training classes to learn about specific therapies including; EMDR, Animal Assisted Therapy, Sandtray, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). 

When I am not in therapist chair, you can find me starting a new craft, hanging with my husband, friends, or cuddling up with my 2 pups, Winter and Autumn.