Melissa Coutts

Melissa supports women navigating grief in all its forms, especially the quieter, less visible kinds that come with moving into new stages of life. This might include the end of a relationship, shifting friendships, changes in identity, or realizing that a version of your life no longer fits, even if you cannot fully explain why. She works with people who often give too much, push themselves too far, or feel pulled in ways that don’t feel good, and who want to start showing up more authentically for themselves. Together, you’ll begin to slow things down, notice what’s happening in your emotional world, and explore the patterns that continue to show up in your life.

Therapy with Melissa is rooted in curiosity and awareness, helping you see yourself more clearly. As you work together, you’ll start to notice these patterns in real time, catching the moments where you ignore what you need, second guess yourself, or stay in situations that don’t feel right. Instead of falling into the same patterns, you’ll begin to respond differently. Over time, you’ll feel more grounded, more connected to what you need, and more intentional in how you move through your life and relationships. This work isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about stepping closer to who you already are, even when it feels complicated.

Outside of sessions, Melissa values small, grounding rituals that help her stay connected to herself. You might find her spending time with her dog, Billie, connecting with people she feels close to, getting lost in a good book or podcast, or unwinding with reality TV. She is intentional about creating space in her day to slow down, especially in a world that rewards being busy and disconnected.