Melissa Collins

Something to know about my approach is that my job isn’t to fix you — it’s to help you make sense of yourself. Together, we’ll identify and work through the patterns that keep you stuck, put words to your experiences, and figure out what’s next for you, all while learning how to treat yourself with more care, compassion, and respect along the way.

Together, we’ll explore the tough stuff — your experiences, relationships, and emotions — and gently understand how they may be getting in the way of the life you want and deserve. I’ll sit with you through it all, laugh when it fits, hold space when it’s hard, and cheer you on as you reconnect with yourself and your fullest potential.

Clients say that I am down to earth, easy to talk to and authentic. I’m here to listen — not judge, not fix, not tell you what you “should” do. Therapy with me is laid back, conversational, and driven by you. I'm supportive but I'm not afraid to gently challenge you. I want to better understand you and get to know you on a deep level.

I specialize in working with people who hold it all together on the outside but feel anxious, exhausted, or unsure on the inside. If you’re a people-pleaser, overthinker, caretaker, or perfectionist who wants deeper connection and relief from old patterns, you’re in the right place.

I became a therapist because I know how powerful it is to feel truly seen and supported. I’m drawn to helping people understand themselves more fully, untangle old patterns, and build relationships that feel safer, more balanced, and more authentic.

My practice is rooted in relational, attachment-based therapy. I work with thoughtful, sensitive people who often look “high-functioning” but feel overwhelmed inside. Therapy with me is collaborative, conversational, and human—focused on understanding patterns, building self-trust, and helping you feel more grounded and connected.