Hi, I'm Melanie
I know what it’s like to hold multiple versions of yourself at once: the person you’ve been, the person you’re becoming, and all the roles you carry along the way. That shifting ground can leave you feeling caught between cultures, disconnected in your closest relationships, or wondering whether you’re doing enough for the people who depend on you.
My own experiences across cultures, relationships, and motherhood have shaped how I approach this work. I understand the longing to belong, the desire to feel truly known and connected, and the pressure to measure up—as a partner, a parent, or simply as yourself. It’s why creating a space where you can bring all of who you are matters so much to me.
I offer therapy in both English and French, with an understanding that language and culture shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us.
Outside of the therapy room, you’ll usually find me enjoying the silly and sweet moments of life with my husband and kids, finding an excuse to be outdoors, learning a new language, reading with my book club, or planning our next adventure.
Education
Master of Arts, Couple and Family Therapy from University of Colorado—Denver
Bachelor of Arts, History and Education from Case Western Reserve University
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Trauma (In Progress)
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Components of Care
Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy Training
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Core Skills
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy Core Skills
Trainings
Why “Corner Work” Counseling?
The name Corner Work comes from a training organized by the Issachar Center for Urban Leadership in Denver, drawing on the Four Stages of Competence. The model describes how we grow: we begin not knowing what we don’t know, then become aware of what isn’t working, develop the skills to change it, and eventually practice those skills until they become second nature.
The hardest part is often the corner between knowing something needs to change and knowing how to change it. Maybe you recognize the patterns keeping you stuck or feel disconnected from yourself or the people you love. Awareness matters, but knowing what is happening doesn’t always tell you why or how to move forward.
That’s the work behind Corner Work Counseling. My goal is to journey alongside you as you better understand yourself, make sense of old patterns, and find new ways forward—moving from disconnection toward connection, growth, and wholeness.
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