Melissa Walt, PsyD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6833
- Desk:
- 216.636.2200
- Fax:
- 216.636.3179
Treatment & Services
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Coping with Cancer
- Coping with Grief
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness Practices
- Outpatient Psychotherapy
- Relaxation Training
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Adjustment Disorder
- Anxiety Disorders in Individuals with Cancer
- Cancer Symptoms
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Sleep Disorders
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View All PlansAbout Melissa Walt, PsyD
Melissa M. Walt, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist at Taussig Cancer Institute at Cleveland Clinic. She provides outpatient individual and group psychotherapy services to adult cancer patients who are struggling with cancer-related mental health issues, as well as those whose mental health issues are impacting their ability to participate in their cancer care. She works in close collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of oncologists, psychiatrists, nurses, nutritionists, and social workers. Dr. Walt draws from cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, and meaning-centered frameworks to treat cancer patients. She accepts patients at any stage of the cancer journey including at initial cancer diagnosis, through active treatment, and into survivorship and end of life. Her clinical interests include post-treatment survivorship, mindfulness-based cancer recovery, and disordered sleep during and after cancer.
Dr. Walt earned a doctorate degree from Adler University in Chicago, IL (2016). She completed a pre-doctoral internship at VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (Las Vegas, NV) and a post-doctoral residency at VA Medical Center (Memphis ,TN).
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2019
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Memphis VA Medical Center
Psychology
Memphis,
TN United States
2017
Medical Education - Adler University
Clinical Psychology
Chicago,
IL
2016
Residency - VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
Clinical Psychology
North Las Vegas,
NV
2016
Graduate School - The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Clinical Psychology Counseling
Chicago,
IL
2011
Undergraduate - John Carroll University
Psychology
University Heights,
OH
2008
Additional Training
Professional Highlights
Specialty Interests
Psycho-Oncology, Disordered Sleep, Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management
Awards & Honors
Innovations & Patents
Memberships
Research & Publications
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As of 7/3/2024, Dr. Walt has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
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49 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
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Reviewed on Mar 7, 2024
Dr Walt is a super professional
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2023
It took 6 weeks just to find someone that knew how to schedule Dr. Walt. Finally the ombudsman figured it out. Once I had the first appointment, she gave me a number to call anytime
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2023
Dr. Walt was extremely helpful in coping with the cancer diagnosis. It was very easy to confide in her. Very grateful for her help.