Melissa Flanigan, PsyD

As Chief Clinical Officer and one of the founders, Melissa Flanigan, Psy.D. overseas the delivery of clinical services for individuals both in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties. In the early 1990’s, Dr. Flanigan received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Southern California and later received her Master’s degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University. Throughout her graduate career, she became a researcher and contributor in the field of Interpersonal Neurobiology, receiving her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Melissa’s experience includes two decades of specialization in an interdisciplinary approach working in a wide arena of settings, and ultimately focusing her attention to treating trauma. She has provided her clinical services across the continuum of care, including substance detoxification, residential treatment settings, intensive outpatient settings, sober living environments, and one-on-one therapy. In addition to Chief Clinical Officer, Melissa’s role as a psychologist also includes supervising students and associates in pre and post doc training, serving as expert witness testimony in court proceedings involving complex and acute trauma, and consulting for film and television as an addiction specialist.

Finally, Melissa remains grateful for many years of personal recovery and most importantly, she is thankful for the constant learning in being a parent to her children.