About Melanie

Does your life feel alien from what you imagined? Do you feel like you are playing a role that is not who you are anymore, but you can't conceive of an alternative? Sometimes it is a big life event - a breakup, death of a loved one, job loss, health diagnosis - that blindsides you with shock, anxiety, or depression. Other times, it shows up as a general malaise and emptiness that you are in the wrong life. Whether you arrive to therapy seeking support to get through a crisis or are in an existential rut, therapy can be the first step in gathering the pieces of your shattered dreams and fashioning them into a more awesome reality. Identifying and empowering a client's strengths and hidden superpowers is my forte, especially with women whose self-esteem has been crushed by childhood trauma, abusive relationships, or societal obstacles. Inspired by years of teaching, writing, and directing in the performing arts, I help clients activate their creative potential to transform their lives. Do standard formal therapy settings with rigid structures and dubious woo woo voices give you the weebie jeebies? Same! I prefer connections that go deep, dark, and messy, while leaving space for laughter or a passionate f-bomb when needed. To see if my unconventional vibe aligns with yours, book a free consultation. Reduced rates for those in need.