Transforming the Way We Live, Love, and Lead
About Melissa
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Who I am
A Personal Story
My path to The Center for Holistic Transformation began long before I became a therapist. At 14 years old, I knew I wanted to be a therapist, but I entered the world of mental health as a client first. Thirty-plus years ago, trauma was not addressed in the way it is today. As I began my own healing journey, I quickly realized how inadequate the resources were for addressing the deep, complex wounds I was carrying. I knew there had to be more, and I was determined to find it—not just to heal myself, but to become a better option for others like me.
After leaving my first marriage, which was filled with domestic violence, drug addiction, and psychological abuse, I found my first teacher who introduced me to hypnotherapy. I had no idea what I was truly getting myself into at the time, but I was captivated by the power of the mind and the profound shifts that could happen through this work. This was the start of a lifelong exploration into alternative healing practices.
As I discovered the power within me to heal, I expanded my practice and my knowledge, diving into breathwork, psychodrama, Jungian work, and holistic healing modalities. I immersed myself in nutrition and spirituality, understanding that true healing comes when we treat the mind, body, and spirit together.
That journey of personal transformation ignited my passion for guiding others through their own healing. I understand firsthand the courage and vulnerability it takes to break free from old cycles. Now, I’m here to help others do the same—creating lives of deeper connection, authenticity, and healing.
A Professional Drive
With over 20 years of experience as a licensed therapist (LCSW), I have dedicated my career to helping individuals and communities heal, grow, and thrive. Specializing in trauma, addiction, codependency, grief, and relationship dynamics, my approach blends evidence-based clinical practices with holistic modalities. This allows me to create lasting, transformative change for those I serve.
Throughout my 20+ year career, I have run a successful group psychotherapy practice, Conscious Healing Therapies, for over 15 years, providing holistic mental health services that emphasize the mind-body-spirit connection. I dove into numerous professional trainings, experiential certification programs, and educational opportunities across a variety of fields including trauma, child abuse investigations, hypnotherapy, Jungian therapy, Breathwork, holistic mental health, clinical practice, and ethics,...each of which have shaped my comprehensive approach to healing and personal growth.
In 2023, I began development of The Center for Holistic Transformation, a hub for my work in professional mentorship, clinical psychotherapy, relationship coaching, and hypnotherapy certification through Conscious Heart Hypnotherapy. I am passionate about empowering individuals and professionals to break free from limiting cycles, heal from past wounds, and create lasting transformation in their personal and professional lives.
In addition to my clinical work, I have had the honor of speaking at national conferences and professional trainings across the U.S. and throughout Mississippi on topics such as Professional Ethics in Holistic Modalities, Integrating Hypnotherapy into Practice, Navigating the Inner World: Emotional and Nervous System Regulation for Professionals, and Spirituality in Clinical Therapy.
If you're interested in learning more about my professional journey, I’d be happy to share my full CV. Feel free to reach out.