About Me

Hi, I’m Melanie. I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I offer a unique approach to healing and growth that combines Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. My approach is evidence-based, experiential, integrative and tailored to your needs. Prior to opening my own practice, I gained 3 years of experience as an associate at a private practice that specializes in sex therapy. I hold a dual license as a LPC and a LMFT and have a Master’s in Counseling from St. Edward’s University.

My Style of Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR Certified Therapist™

EMDR is a powerful therapy technique that helps individuals process past traumas and negative experiences to foster healing and resilience. By reprogramming the way traumatic memories are stored in the brain, EMDR can help you desensitize and reprocess these experiences, leading to emotional relief and personal growth.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Emotionally focused therapy, commonly known as EFT, is a structured approach to couples therapy formulated in the 1980s and grounded in the science of adult attachment. This form of therapy is designed to help partners better understand their own emotions, leading to a stronger, more secure bond between them. By focusing on creating a safe emotional connection, EFT aims to foster an environment where both individuals can explore their feelings and experiences more deeply, ultimately leading to greater intimacy and relationship satisfaction.

Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Completed Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy

The Gottman Method is a research-based approach to couples therapy that emphasizes building and maintaining strong, healthy relationships. By focusing on enhancing communication, fostering trust, and deepening connection, Gottman Method Therapy helps couples create lasting bonds and overcome challenges together.

My Mission

I have a deep passion for helping individuals and couples build better connections with their partners and themselves. Through a trauma-informed and inclusive approach to therapy, I strive to create a safe and supportive space for all clients to explore, heal, and grow.

I’m dedicated to empowering those I work with to lead fulfilling and authentic lives, free from the constraints of past traumas and limiting beliefs. I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience deep emotional connections, both with themselves and their loved ones, and I am here to support them on their journey.