Melissa A. Lachajewski, PsyD

Bio

Dr. Lachajewski, Dr. L for short, is a licensed psychologist at Indiana University Health Charis Center for Eating Disorders and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. She began working at the Charis Center in 2021. She graduated from the American School of Professional Psychology in 2016 and worked in private practice under supervision until gaining licensure and finding her niche in eating disorder work. Her areas of focus include working with children, adolescents, and their families. At the Charis Center, she assists with the adolescent partial hospitalization program and conducts outpatient therapy. Dr. L utilizes an integrative therapy approach with an emphasis on CBT and increasing coping skills. Outside of work, Dr. L enjoys spending time with her family and building Legos.