Welcome to Whole Path Counseling and Consultation
Here to support and guide you on your journey towards mental wellness in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Services
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Discover a safe space for self-reflection and growth, tailored to meet your needs and goals.
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Guidance and support for clinicians seeking to enhance their skills and move toward licensure in Oregon.
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Comprehensive solutions and guidance for clinicians, specifically in developing their private practice
My Ideal Client
Seeking a therapist shows you're committed to improving yourself. The client-therapist relationship is key to the process. I've seen the most progress in clients who are motivated to change and learn about themselves.
I truly believe that the strong connection between therapist and client makes it possible for real, long-term changes to happen. As the therapist, I walk with you and provide a safe place for your growth. You know your life best, and my job is to support you on your journey.
I have a great passion for collaborating with individual adults navigating through various challenges and striving to attain a more fulfilling and meaningful life. These challenges may encompass but are not limited to, feelings of depression, anxiety, fear, isolation, and struggles with identity, as well as difficulties related to eating disorders and body dysphoria.
About Me
Hello! I am Melissa, I am your therapist, mentor, cheerleader and guide. I was born in Denver and rasied in Seattle. I have lived in the PNW most of my life. I am in awe of the nature, views and wildlife.
I began Working in mental health in 2007 where I worked with adolescents for a multitude of years. I graduated from Antioch university, Seattle in 2016. During my time I begin working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Through my experience, working with both children and adults, I realize that a multitude of our trials, and tribulations stem from early childhood. It then became my passion to learn everything I could about childhood trauma, and how it often leads to symptoms. It led me to the study of complex trauma, and how to treat all the complexities of a non-DSM diagnosis.
I gave my practice, the name Whole Path, because I believe that all experiences and aspects of our lives lead us down a path to who we are today. Therefore, it is up to me to create a path to the individual you aspire through the work of therapy.
In my spare time, I like reading fiction, watching movies, being in the great outdoors, travel, and spending time with my son. You can also catch me watching TikTok's, laughing my ass off.
