online & In-person therapy intensives in Minnesota
Discover your path forward with reflection, healing, and direction
Hi, I’m Melissa.
You've landed here because you’re ready for change and seeking a way to feel more at peace within yourself.
With over 14 years of experience in mental health, I specialize in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Intensives. This focused and powerful approach can bring lasting relief in days instead of years. I also integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Therapy, and Polyvagal-Informed practices to help clients break free from cycles of anxiety, perfectionism, and overwhelm.
This work holds a deep personal significance for me. I know what it’s like to appear strong on the outside while carrying invisible struggles on the inside. That’s why I’m so passionate about helping others find freedom from old patterns and reconnect with their authentic selves. My clients often share that through our work, they feel lighter, more grounded, and finally able to trust themselves again.
My goal is for you to leave therapy not only with relief, but also with the confidence and clarity to move forward as your strongest, most authentic self.
My Approach
Healing takes more than just talking. I use evidence-based methods that help you move past old patterns, calm your body, and reconnect with your authentic self.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART): Reprocessing distressing memories to reduce symptoms quickly.
Internal Family Systems (IFS): Understanding protective parts, softening inner critics, and healing wounded parts of self.
Somatic Therapy & Polyvagal-Informed Work: Supporting nervous system regulation so you can feel calmer and more connected.
Attachment-Focused Therapy: Exploring how early patterns shape current relationships and self-worth.
My style is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I meet you where you are and build on your strengths. Together, we’ll uncover what’s holding you back and create lasting shifts, so you can feel more at ease, more present, and more aligned with the life you want.
My Values
Trauma-Informed
Your safety and pace always come first
Culturally Responsive
Honoring your background, values, and identity in the healing process
Growth-Oriented
Focusing on strengths and possibilities, not just symptoms
Compassionate
A space where you can show up authentically
Therapy with me may be right for you if…
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You’re exhausted from appearing “put together” while feeling overwhelmed inside
You find yourself stuck in cycles of perfectionism, overworking, or people-pleasing
You want to reconnect with your authentic self and feel more present in your life
You’re looking for both short-term intensives and long-term healing options
What I Offer:
Licensure
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LADC)
MN Behavioral Health & Therapy Board Approved Supervisor
Education & Trainings
Master's Degree in Community Counseling from St. Cloud State University
Trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), an evidence-based trauma treatment
Trained in FLASH technique
Ready to embrace change?
If you’re tired of carrying anxiety, stress, or past trauma alone, now is the time to take the first step toward relief. Let’s talk about how therapy intensives or therapy can help.