What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.89
Average wait time
4.83
Bedside manner
4.67
“Meleney is the best! She is the perfect blend of honest, helpful, and funny! She does a great job of explaining things in a way that I can understand. I look forward to our session every week :)”
Less than 1 year ago
“Great communication, fully engages in conversation. She made me feel very comfortable in opening up and like each session was productive.”
More than 1 year ago
About Dr. Meleney Scudder
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Mood Disorders
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Compassion Focused
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Meleney Scudder
Welcome! I'm a Licensed Psychologist based in Connecticut with 22 years of experience. I earned my PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Nova University in Florida. My practice is dedicated to helping adolescents and adults overcome mental health challenges and thrive. Through tailored therapeutic approaches, I assist my clients in navigating life’s hurdles and becoming their best selves. Let’s work together to unlock your potential.
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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Nova University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
NPI number
1164662839
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.89
Wait time
4.83
Bedside manner
4.67
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She was awesome and was able to meet me wherever I was at, which is often very different places.
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Great listener and excellent speaker. I enjoy our sessions every week and, look forward to them.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I felt heard and understood
January 14, 2026Dorde M.Verified patientVideo visit
Meleney is the best! She is the perfect blend of honest, helpful, and funny! She does a great job of explaining things in a way that I can understand. I look forward to our session every week :)
Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Great communication, fully engages in conversation. She made me feel very comfortable in opening up and like each session was productive.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Great communication, fully engages in conversation. She made me feel very comfortable in opening up and like each session was productive.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Amazing therapist to talk to very compassionate and understanding I wouldn’t be in a better mind state like I am if it wasn’t for her
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Working with Meleney has been great. She has allowed me to talk while also reflecting on the "why's" that have gotten me to this point in life, good and bad.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Very experienced in psychodynamic counseling, gives excellent prompts & things to think about to help shape forward thinking, guidance in exploring self identity, worth, and how to reach my goals. Really on-point with her intuition and assessment, knows how to ask the right questions and open, upfront, yet therapeutic motivational interviewing and approach.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dr. Scudder truly sees me and has such a gentle way of guiding. Trauma informed care in action. I haven't felt this safe with a mental health provider in a while. I feel lucky. She's my hero! So many people with her experience, education, and credentials are in it for the money. Dr. Scudder is unique, I believe she is really trying to help people.
Signed Grateful patient!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I am so grateful for Meleney, she truly is the therapist I have been looking for my whole life. She makes me think, is patient and kind in her delivery of things that I may not always be ready or willing to hear. There is laughter and authentic water in our session that make it not only easier to open up but also easier to process my own thoughts and patterns. She rocks!
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Is Dr. Meleney Scudder accepting new patients?
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What practice does Dr. Meleney Scudder work with?
Dr. Meleney Scudder works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Meleney Scudder?
Dr. Meleney Scudder frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Meleney Scudder on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Meleney Scudder speak?
Dr. Meleney Scudder speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Meleney Scudder in reviews?
27 patients have reviewed Dr. Meleney Scudder. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.89/5. They have a 4.67/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.83/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.