About me

Hello, I go by M.A. and am a licensed family therapist for over 3 decades; I became a licensed psychologist 15 years ago and operate from a relational perspective in my work with couples. This includes using a systems-based approach and connecting with partners as the individuals that they are.

My intention is for you to feel safe and ready to explore your relationship, which will incorporate looking at the role models you've had for building healthy attachments with others. I find clean and clear communication between partners is absolutely essential; this involves learning new ways to practice verbal communication with each other. It's good as well to have some rehearsal dialogs in our sessions, so that both of you can have the amazing experience of being heard.

Let's connect and make this journey together. I look forward to hearing from you so we can get started soon!

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Attachment issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 32

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

FL LMFT MT1504

FL Psychologist PY7080

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Melinda Lawless Coker. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Melinda for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning relationship

A wonderful therapist. Kind and friendly. Highly recommend :)

Written on Jul 23, 2023 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Attentive and caring.

Written on Oct 15, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 5 months on issues concerning relationship

great doctor

Written on Sep 10, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Dr. Coker is knowledgeable and friendly. She is a pleasure to work with.

Written on Feb 22, 2021 after therapy with Melinda for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Dr. Lawless is very friendly and makes it easy for us to open up. She works with our schedule all the time and makes each meeting meaningful.

Written on Nov 11, 2020 after therapy with Melinda for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Very good and very approachable and personable. Easy to connect and very good at listening and communicating in the most appropriate way.

Work with me!