Melissa Peterson

Melissa Peterson understands that life can be challenging and often leads to disappointment. Many individuals work hard to achieve their dreams, only to find themselves facing setbacks. In a world influenced by social media and high expectations, forging healthy relationships can feel nearly impossible. People yearn for genuine care and connection while battling negative inner voices and external pressures that can overshadow joy and happiness. Feeling alone and isolated, individuals often grapple with whom to trust. Melissa is honored to be a part of her clients' stories, helping them to cultivate their dreams of love and acceptance, starting with self-love. Each person is the expert of their own narrative, and Melissa is dedicated to assisting them in sorting through the broken pieces to achieve clarity and truth. Every story deserves a safe and compassionate space for listening and respect. With experience in individual therapy, couples counseling, addressing infertility issues, and navigating grief, she seeks to walk alongside her clients on their journeys. Having traversed the difficult terrains of heartache and loneliness herself, Melissa has found her own freedom through counseling. She believes that therapy is a journey of growth, focusing on striving for excellence rather than perfection to foster a better version of oneself and enhance relationships.