Dr. Mel Jenkins-Fernandez, Psy.D.
About Me
Clinical Psychologist & U.S. Air Force Veteran specializing in equine assisted services to include therapy, learning, and personal development and EquiLateral™ (Equine Assisted EMDR).
Education & Experience
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from APA Accredited Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA . APA Pre-Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology through the Vanderbilt Consortium working primarily at two VAMCs in Nashville and Murfreesboro, TN. Psycho-Oncology Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine & Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
American Psychological Association (APA), O.K. Corral, & Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) MH/ES with Individual Military Provider designation.
Specialty Area
- Moral Injury
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Somatic Issues
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance
Self-Pay only. Clients are provided a "Superbill" for them to submit to their insurance company for reimbursement purposes.
