Melissa J. Zielinski, Ph.D. Psychologist
Overview
- Area of Expertise
- Behavioral Health
- Patient Types
- Adults
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English
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Primary Appointment Location
Arkansas Children’s
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 364-4000
New and Returning Patients
About Dr. Zielinski
Clinical Biography
Melissa Zielinski, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry in the Division of Health Services Research. Dr. Zielinski received her master’s in psychology and doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology as a National Institute of Drug Abuse-sponsored T32 trainee in the UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute (PRI) Brain Imaging Research Center.
Dr. Zielinski leads program evaluation efforts for the Pulaski County Regional Crisis Stabilization Unit, sees patients via telehealth through the PCORI-funded SPIRIT study, and serves as a Co-Investigator on National Institute of Mental Health-funded research linking jail detainees to PrEP services upon release. She also serves as a clinical attending at the burn unit at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and supervises psychology interns in both the burn unit and PRI’s Walker Family Clinic.
Dr. Zielinski's Areas of Expertise
Dr. Zielinski's Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Psychiatry
- Assistant Professor
Education
- Fellowship
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Psychiatric Research Institute - Graduate School
- University of Arkansas
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - Graduate School
- University of Arkansas
Master's in Psychology
Dr. Zielinski's Research
UAMS Research Profile
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Locations Where Dr. Zielinski Practices
Arkansas Children’s , Primary Location
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 364-4000
New and Returning Patients
Walker Family Clinic
4224 Shuffield Drive
Psychiatric Research Institute, Second Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 526-8200
New and Returning Patients