Bayside Therapy Associates, LLC. » Melinda Hardin Melinda Hardin, MSW, LICSW Bayside Therapy Associates 12 Bellwether Way, Suite 220 Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 734-7310 ext. 3113 FAX: (360) 647-8336 Professional and Educational Background Melinda Hardin received her education from the University of British Columbia, Western Washington University, and the University of Tennessee. She has post-graduate training in psychodrama, sexual abuse recovery, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, stress management, Gestalt, brief solution-focused therapy, Thought Field Therapy, and family therapy. In addition, Melinda is a chemical dependency counselor with extensive experience in working with all phases of addiction and recovery. Melinda began her private practice in 1990, specializing in addiction, women’s issues, trauma recovery, relationships, and family issues. She formerly taught Chemical Dependency courses at Whatcom Community College and Western Washington University. She also conducts intensive workshops on Family Reconstruction as well as facilitating coed and women’s therapy groups. Her background also includes coordinating the Women’s Program at St. Joseph Hospital Recovery Center and motivational speaking at seminars and retreats throughout the West Coast region. Growing out of her years of experience working with individuals who have sustained physical and psychological trauma, Melinda is currently expanding her focus on Somatic Experiencing and other body-centered therapies as effective tools for trauma recovery. She is especially passionate about Equine Therapy, the method of using of horses therapeutically to help people grow and change. Areas of Specialization Melinda is well known for her warm, engaging way of working with people. She specializes in dealing with the following types of issues: Substance abuse and other addictions Anxiety and Depression Shame-based identity Childhood trauma Domestic violence Physical Trauma Chronic Pain Resolving relationship/ family issues Grief and loss Women’s issues Stress management Marital conflicts Somatic Experiencing Personal Information Melinda maintains a farm in the county, which houses her horses and pets. She is active in riding and horsepacking in the high country and volunteers extensively for the Back Country Horsemen of Washington, currently serving as a State Director. She also enjoys traveling and keeping in touch with friends and family around the world.