Melissa Coffin

Psychologist, Ph.D., CEDS-S

Contact Info

203-900-4904
drcoffin@mclaincoffin.com
Website

Licenses

  • Psychologist
    New York

  • Psychologist
    Connecticut

Location

New Canaan, CT 06840-3305
Telephone: 203-900-4904

Dr. Melissa McLain Coffin is a licensed psychologist in Connecticut, New York and Virginia and a certified eating disorder specialist supervisor(CEDS-S) with over 15 years of experience providing psychological services to adults and adolescents. She uses both evidenced-based treatment as well as genuine connection to provide the best possible treatment.

Dr. Coffin works with a variety of presenting concerns including women's issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety and trauma. In addition, she specializes in the treatment of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and compulsive over-exercise.

Dr. Coffin received her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and her masters and doctoral degrees in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern California. She completed her pre and postdoctoral training at the University of California, Davis.

Prior to opening her private practice, Dr. Coffin worked with Monte Nido & Affiliates eating disorder programs first as a Clinical Director and eventually as a national Senior Director of Clinical Programming for all levels of care from 2008-2023.

Dr. Coffin presents nationally at conferences on eating disorders and related issues like trauma. She also enjoys training and supervising young professionals in the field of mental health and eating disorders.