Dr. Melina Scally, Psy.D.

Dr. Melina Scally is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing out of Tarpon Springs, FL. She has worked with individuals aged 10 to 70+ from a diverse range of backgrounds. Her practice works predominantly with mood disorders, such as depression, bipolar, and anxiety, as well as relationships, sexuality, addiction, personality disorders and life changes.

Dr. Scally received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2014 from Florida School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University in Tampa, Florida. In addition to generalist coursework, she completed an additional concentration in the assessment and treatment of couples and families. Her training experiences included private practice, outpatient community mental health, outpatient detox programs, inpatient mental health and addictions, crisis center, and the public school system.

Outside of the therapy room, Dr. Scally works closely with colleagues and students to promote diversity and advocate for inclusion among those who experience adversity on a daily basis. She has specific interests in advocating for the LGBTQ+ and Deaf communities. She has participated annually in The SMARTRide, a charity bike ride that benefits those living with HIV/AIDS and she was recently honored as a 2017 Tampa Bay Business Journal PRIDE Ally.

She also has experience teaching graduate psychology courses, bringing in the perspective of the local clinical-scientist model to enrich course content and create a more realistic sense of application. She has presented on topics of stress management, diversity awareness, and relationships. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Florida Psychological Association and the Institute for LGBT Health and Wellness, a non-profit organization.

Dr. Scally’s broad experiences are a tribute to her interest in helping others improve their lives. Acknowledging that no two people or problems are alike, Dr. Scally approaches each person using a foundation based on building a strong working relationship, empowering the client to take ownership of their change, and tailoring therapy to meet the client where they are at based on a collaborative set of goals.