Dr. Melvin Hinton, PsyD, Vernon Hills, IL

About Dr. Melvin Hinton

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Gender Affirming Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Couples Therapy

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Forensic Psychology

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Melvin Hinton

Dr. Melvin Hinton, PsyD, helps teens, adults, and older adults throughout Illinois navigate complex mental health challenges with a balanced approach that combines clinical expertise, compassion, and real-world experience. At LifeStance Health, he provides individual therapy and couples therapy for patients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, and relationship difficulties, while also supporting individuals facing life transitions, behavioral concerns, and emotional stressors. With experience across correctional, university, and community mental health settings, Dr. Hinton brings a thoughtful and structured approach to care that helps patients build stability, insight, and long-term resilience. A significant focus of Dr. Hinton work involves supporting individuals who have recently been discharged from psychiatric hospitals, those involved in court-ordered treatment, and people navigating current legal matters. Dr. Hinton has particular expertise in treating anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD/trauma, while also offering support for ADHD, grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sleep disorders, substance use issues, and couples concerns. He utilizes evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based interventions. He also provides psychological testing and gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations. Dr. Hinton has experience serving military veterans, first responders, and LGBTQ+ individuals, along with additional populations and treatment needs. He previously served as Chief of Mental Health Services for the Illinois Department of Corrections and has worked within major correctional and community systems, including Cook County Department of Corrections and the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation. He is committed to providing respectful, personalized mental health care across Illinois.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Office locations

Dr. Melvin Hinton, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients

Lifestance - Illinois 2 (1 of 2)

175 E Hawthorn Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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Lifestance - Illinois 2 (2 of 2)

1790 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031

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Education and background

Practice names

Lifestance - Illinois 2

Education and training

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Chicago, PsyD in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1710110317

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Melvin Hinton?

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Is Dr. Melvin Hinton accepting new patients?

Dr. Melvin Hinton generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Hinton's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Melvin Hinton online?

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What practice does Dr. Melvin Hinton work with?

Dr. Melvin Hinton works with Lifestance - Illinois 2.

Where is Dr. Melvin Hinton's office located?

Dr. Melvin Hinton has 4 office locations, including in Vernon Hills and Gurnee, view full addresses on Dr. Hinton's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Melvin Hinton?

Dr. Melvin Hinton frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Melvin Hinton on their profile.