Mason Mellott, MPS
Mason is an openly transgender doctoral student in clinical psychology at The Chicago School. He earned a Masters of Professional Studies in clinical psychology from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of science in Psychology from the University of Florida.
Mason strives to create a warm and nonjudgemental therapeutic relationship with those across the neurodiversity spectrum, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, grief, executive function challenges, trauma, autism spectrum disorder, social challenges, and stress. He works with people ages 16 and up, with a special interest in working with the LGBTQ+ community.
In his spare time, Mason enjoys creating art, reading, non-competitive martial arts, anime, indie video games, foreign animated films, video essays about niche topics, history, and spending time with his loved ones. He works especially well with clients who have strong interests in creative activities or similar hobbies.
My Philosophy
Mason’s therapeutic style is deeply collaborative with a focus on supportiveness, authenticity, and affirmation. He believes that each client deserves a custom approach to care and incorporates a cognitive-behavioral basis with therapeutic techniques from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and humanistic psychology. While therapy can be challenging, Mason enjoys finding ways to incorporate laughter and humor where appropriate to ease tension and help clients feel comfortable.