Missouri License #: 2021005292
Welcome, I'm Melony!
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP) who is passionate about helping you heal attachment wounds to transform your intimate relationships—with yourself and with others.
If you're reading this, chances are you’ve felt the weight of past experiences that have shaped how you connect with those around you. Perhaps you struggle with intimacy or feel a deep sense of loneliness even in the company of loved ones. Maybe you find yourself caught in patterns that leave you feeling unfulfilled, underappreciated, or disconnected from yourself or others. These feelings often stem from attachment trauma. Attachment or childhood trauma can significantly impact not just our relationships but also our sense of self-worth and autonomy.
I want you to know that you’re not alone. The first place we learn about love and relationships is in our family systems. Many of us carry invisible scars from our past that affect how we love and are loved. Together, we can explore these wounds with tenderness and honesty, allowing you to understand their roots and how they influence your current relationships. I believe that healing starts with awareness, and I’m here to guide you through that journey.
In our work together, we will delve into how attachment styles—formed in childhood—shape your adult relationships, including your experiences with sex and intimacy. It’s not uncommon to find that unresolved trauma can lead to anxiety in intimate situations, feelings of shame, or even difficulty in forming deep connections. I’m here to help you navigate these complexities.
Through a combination of “body-mind” therapeutic techniques, holistic practices such as sound baths and mindfulness, and empathetic dialogue, I will support you in reclaiming your power to change your life. You’ll learn to cultivate a nurturing relationship with yourself, fostering self-acceptance and self-love.
If you’re ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, pleasure, and healing, I invite you to reach out. Let’s take the steps together toward a more fulfilling life and deeper connections. You are worthy of love, both from yourself and from others, and I’m here to help you uncover that truth.
Specialty areas
Complex Trauma
Interpersonal Trauma & Skills
Couples/Partnership concerns
Family Conflict
Intimacy Development & Concerns
Emotional Resilience Skills
Grief & Loss
Self-worth
Life Transitions
Therapy modalities & approaches
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
Attachment Theory
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Somatic Experiencing (SE)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Sex Therapy
Sound Therapy
Gottman Method Informed Couples Therapy
Prepare/Enrich Assessment & Counseling
Breathwork & Mindfulness
Group Therapy/Interpersonal Process Group
Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP)
SVOUND™ Certified Soundbath Practitioner (CSP)
Certificate of Completion: Somatic Experiencing® Professional Training Beginning Level: Module I
Certificate of Completion: St. Louis Basics of Somatic Experiencing
Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator
Advanced Group Work Skills for Trauma-Informed Care
Education
University of Missouri-STL, M.ED in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Missouri-STL, BA in Communications
Schedule a FREE video consultation and learn how I can help today!
Group therapy offerings
Nurturing Our Attachment Wounds
6-weeks of developing awareness and skills needed to feel emotionally safe in your relationships. Join the waiting list for the next group.
Undermothered
This 8-week group is for Black women who want to unpack their relationship with their mother and learn ways to end unhealthy relationships cycles. Join the waiting list for the next group.
FAQs
What is your availability?
My general hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 6p to 8p CST.
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Cancellation Policy
More from Melony: Surrender to Thrive
content warning: this post briefly mentions birth trauma
Initially, I was motivated to become a therapist out of my curiosity about human behavior, specifically within my culture. Growing up, I always heard phrases that painted therapy as only for the "weak, unhinged, white people, and financially privileged." Therefore, I was inspired to help shift the perception of therapy and who it is for. I wanted to make therapy "cool,” meaning culturally infused, accessible, creative, and inviting. As I continued my journey to becoming a therapist, I experienced birth trauma while in grad school, which shifted my therapeutic approach and motivation.
In 2018, I was five months pregnant when I went into pre-term labor and lost my son. As you can imagine, this was a difficult time for me emotionally because it was my first pregnancy and child. I couldn't wrap my head around what I had experienced, and it was difficult for me to avoid, dismiss, or hide from my pain as I have with past traumas. The emotional pain was overwhelming. I had to learn to surrender to what I was feeling and it changed how I choose to navigate my emotions and the dualities of life for the better.
Now, my motivation as a therapist is to create a soft and supportive space for my clients to explore their whole selves, and transform their relationships with their emotions so they can thrive in life and love.
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