Melanie Harkins, PsyD
About Melanie
Melanie Harkins, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. Harkins has treated child and adolescent mental health across multiple settings, including outpatient, inpatient, school-based settings, and partial hospital programs.
She specializes in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adolescents and young adults who struggle with emotion dysregulation and high-risk behaviors.
Dr. Harkins joined McLean SouthEast’s Adolescent Partial Hospital Program as the clinical director in 2022. Before this, she completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship specializing in neuropsychological assessment and adolescent inpatient care at Mass General Brigham’s Salem Hospital.
DBT Emotion Regulation Skills
Understand intense emotions and learn DBT skills to manage difficult feelings and respond in ways that align with your goals.
