Dr. Melody Hubnik, LMFT

Dr. Melody Hubnik brings nearly three decades of clinical experience to work with individuals, families, and couples, combining professional training with a genuine curiosity about people’s life stories. She balances a warm, down-to-earth style with a focus on practical growth, and she often expresses admiration for the endurance and courage her clients show. Outside of her clinical work she enjoys old cars, Marvel movies, good books, and spending time with family.

She holds a Ph.D. in Child Development, a Licensed Professional Counselor credential, and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT. The Ph.D. in Child Development gives her a developmental lens for understanding how early experiences shape adult behavior. The LPC designation identifies clinical training in counseling techniques, and the LMFT credential denotes specialized preparation in treating relationships and family systems.

Dr. Hubnik views many adult concerns through the perspective that childhood wounds often influence current patterns. She draws on Family of Origin work to trace the ways family dynamics and learned patterns affect present choices, and she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles to help clients recognize and reframe unhelpful thinking that contributes to relationship and emotional difficulties. She also incorporates client-centered principles, tailoring each plan to the individual, couple, or family in front of her.

Her practice addresses a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, ADHD, anger, self-esteem challenges, career concerns, and coping with life transitions. She asks clients to identify one or two realistic goals before the first session so therapy can stay focused and outcome-oriented. Dr. Hubnik prefers collaborative work and is transparent about expectations - she views trust as something to be earned and encourages questions. She commonly assigns targeted between-session work when it will help maintain momentum and support progress.

Using clear analogies and practical planning, she helps clients decide where they want to go and how to know when they have arrived. Her approach is grounded in respect for each person’s values and life context, with an emphasis on compassion, curiosity, and actionable steps toward change.