Orienting to Joy

Somatic Psychotherapy for Women,
Mothers & Trauma Survivors

in Boulder, Colorado

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Navigating the waters of pregnancy, birth, and being a new parent can be hard.

Navigating the aftermath of past traumas in your body and nervous system can be isolating, exhausting, and soul-crushing.

And sometimes, those landscapes are one and the same. Past traumas resurface during pregnancy and postpartum. or new ones emerge with a traumatic birth or feeling overwhelmed by parenting.

But you’re not alone in this journey.

I offer somatic psychotherapy for mothers, families, and others who are looking for a whole-person approach to resolving life’s struggles.

You can receive support for transforming pregnancy, birth, and motherhood.
You can move from stressed and overwhelmed to ease and joy as a parent.
You can integrate trauma in order to live with more ease and strength.

Let’s Transform Your Challenge Together

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Hi, I’m Melissa and I’m a somatic psychotherapist in Boulder, Colorado.

I believe that every parent has the right, and the ability, and the inner resources to be their very best — to access joy and exuberance and satisfaction.

And I believe that trauma doesn't need to hold you back from experiencing agency in your life — that with the right support and tools, you can experience relief, ease and a sense of “yes”.

Using a blend of somatic integration and traditional psychotherapy methods, we'll create more peace, ease, and joy in your life.

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“I began working with Melissa in the early months after the birth of my first child. I was struggling with a plethora of physical and emotional issues postpartum. Melissa is such a genuine, kind, smart, direct and warm person that I felt at ease with her very quickly. Through my work with Melissa I found myself deeply reorganizing and sloughing off deep uncertainty and fear through her immeasurably patient, intelligent somatic therapeutic style. I am so thankful for her help and care and recommend her highly.”

— Postpartum Mother & Therapy Client

“Melissa is an amazing family health partner. Our family had the good fortune to work with her as we explored and implemented tools to keep our communication effective and supportive as our children mature. We came to Melissa feeling frustrated and ill-prepared to accommodate the personalities of our family of four. She created a very comfortable space in which we could be open and honest about our goals and our fears. The tools she suggested were easy to apply to our everyday lives, and our kids responded to them quickly. In addition to our time with Melissa in the office, she provided supporting materials that helped cement the ideas we wanted to introduce to our family dynamic. Most importantly, she was a great support system as we grew emotionally as parents!”

— Parents & Therapy Clients

“I am so grateful to Melissa for helping me land back on earth after feeling disconnected from my kids, my husband and myself for the two years following my surprise twin birth. She compassionately helped me pause and be in the moments I needed to reconnect myself. She’s a gifted and intuitive therapist but even more than that, she’s one of the best humans I know.”

— Postpartum Mother of twins & Therapy Client

“Melissa provided a safe and supportive space for me during a very difficult time in my postpartum journey. After the birth of my second child, I found myself battling some pretty severe symptoms of rage, irritability and sadness. Melissa helped me understand that how I was feeling was normal and in fact very common. We worked together to find the tools to address my issues. She is patient, kind and knowledgable about the wild ride of motherhood and how it affects new mothers in particular. I’d recommend her (and have!) to anyone.”

— Katie D.

“Melissa helped me shift trauma in my body in a way I didn’t know was possible. Through a clear, grounded presence she guided me into a deep healing process surrounding my birth story. She made me feel seen and validated in my experience as a new mother, navigating the choppy waters of birth and postpartum. She truly helped change my life story. ”