I began working with Melissa at a time when I was feeling stuck and unfulfilled with my current career path. I thought I lacked the confidence to seek out opportunities in new directions and was unsure of what it was I even wanted to do.

Melissa has carved out a safe space where I can develop trust in myself by helping me uncover values, curiosities, and desires that can guide me as I make decisions — about work but also my personal life. We collaboratively determine next actions to take in each session — incremental enough not to feel insurmountable. In a matter of weeks of meeting, a lingering curiosity of mine began to feel more and more legitimate and feasible to explore. My sense of stagnation began to fizzle.

I started a new job in a new field two months ago. Though I don’t yet know exactly how my path will unfold, I can stay present in my current professional exploration through my work with Melissa. I can embrace the process of figuring out what I want to do by gaining experience instead of trying to think my way through it all. The shift in my mindset from “find all the answers” to “work in progress” has made me feel so much lighter and freer.

I love feeling like I have a creative partner (and cheerleader) alongside me in this chapter of growth. Melissa helps you push yourself to do things you didn’t think you could, asks unexpected questions, and facilitates transformation, all in the most gentle and nurturing way. I leave each session with more wind in my sails, inspired to keep setting and reaching goals that bring exciting changes into my life.