I specialize in working with high-performing professionals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, or a sense of disconnection from themselves. Many of my clients are used to functioning at a high level in demanding environments, but internally feel stuck, exhausted, or unsure how to slow down. If you’ve ever thought, “I should be able to handle this,” but still feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone.
In our work together, I I will help you recognize, name, and confront whatever feels overwhelming, including anxiety, stress, depression, and other experiences. Together, we will develop a plan to help you reconnect with yourself and others and gain a sense of control as you begin to identify and navigate your thoughts and feelings.
My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and non-judgment. I strive to be an ally and create a safe and supportive environment where my clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings while developing the skills and practical tools they need to thrive.
I use a variety of clinical approaches that are collaborative, insight-oriented, and grounded in the connection between mind and body to help you to explore your experiences more deeply, slow down, and make sense of what’s happening to create meaningful change.
I our sessions together, we will work to find balance between exploring past experiences and future existential worries with practical exercises to help you make meaningful progress. I will encourage self-awareness and re-connection with your body by introducing actionable ways to process stress, trauma, and feelings of overwhelm through physical movement, meditation and mindfulness, and other self-exploratory interventions.
Whether you're looking for someone to support you through a difficult time, relationship, or situation, or you want to dig deeper into your life and search for meaning, connection, or understanding, I invite you to reach out to see if I'd be a good fit for you.
Hi, I'm Melissa. I'm a licensed counselor in both Washington, DC and CO, and I'm based in Denver. I have over 15 years of clinical and supervisory experience and have worked in a variety of settings, including private and public practices, nonprofits, and hospitals.
Some of my experience includes managing a global resiliency program for t
Hi, I'm Melissa. I'm a licensed counselor in both Washington, DC and CO, and I'm based in Denver. I have over 15 years of clinical and supervisory experience and have worked in a variety of settings, including private and public practices, nonprofits, and hospitals.
Some of my experience includes managing a global resiliency program for the American Red Cross; building and delivering psychoeducational curricula for service members; overseeing a clinical inpatient and outpatient mental health program for survivors of traumatic injury; and serving as the director of a staff care program for USAID. I also serve as a consultant, managing a counseling program for the World Bank's international domestic abuse prevention program and advising international humanitarian organizations on clinical needs.
50 mins | virtual session
Personalized one-on-one counseling session to address individual concerns.
50 mins | virtual session
Personalized couple counseling session to address concerns between committed partners.
1 hr 30 mins | 6 weeks virtual sessions
Talking about anxiety can be hard. In this virtual 6-week group, we will use photography to represent how anxiety impacts us and influences our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. No photography experience is necessary, and all camera types including phone cameras are acceptable. Meets weekly on Thursdays from 12 - 1:30 pm MT. Pricing includes all 6 sessions.
1 hr 30 mins | 6 weeks virtual sessions
In this virtual 6-week support group, we will explore our feelings, relationships, and identities in the context of ongoing political uncertainty. The focus will be on understanding ourselves and our roles in the current state of the world and on making meaning when things feel out of control. Meets weekly on Wednesdays from 4 - 5:30 pm MT. Pricing includes all 6 sessions.