Education
Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Mississippi State University
M.S., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Mississippi State University
B.S., Psychology, Mississippi State University
About Melanie
Melanie Walsh is a Board Qualified clinical supervisor, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider. She has worked with a variety of client populations in inpatient facilities, community mental health agencies, and private practice. Dr. Walsh's clinical work includes children, teens, and adults for individual, group, and family therapy. She also works with trans and gender nonconforming individuals in the therapeutic capacity to provide documentation and support for healthcare needs related to gender identity and expression.
Dr. Walsh's research interests include LGBTQ+ communities and mental health-related factors, including discrimination, fear, community support, and the coming out process. Her research is primarily situated in the Deep South where she continues to investigate the negative impact of discrimination and backlash associated with non-normative sexuality and gender identity. Dr. Walsh also has experience writing and directing grants in public and mental health.
In the role of Clinical Fieldwork Coordinator, Dr. Walsh works with students in the CMHC program to identify strong placements for the praticum and internship experience. Dr. Walsh works with site-supervisors in the community and students to ensure that students gain quality experiences in the field that meet the clinical expectations of the program and accrediting bodies.
Selected Publications
- Walsh, M. R., & Goldberg, R. (2020). Rethinking counseling recruitment and outreach for transgender clients: Using content analysis to investigate trends. Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling. 14(3), 210-227.
- Robertson, A. A., Zhou, M., Tatch, A., & Walsh, M. R. (2019). Gender-specific predictors of recidivism among DUI offenders. Journal of Studies of Alcohol and Drugs. 80(6), 641-650.