About Melody
Being born and raised in the PNW some of my favorite things have been camping across Washington and Oregon, berry picking throughout the summers, playing in the ocean along the Oregon coast, climbing trees, and jumping in puddles with my kids. As a millennial, I have an undying love for coffee, an ever-growing collection of houseplants, gardening, and the unsettling realization that the songs I once danced to are now playing in dental offices and grocery stores.
Throughout my life I have remained deeply passionate about women’s health, advocacy, and supporting marginalized communities. After earning my BA in Sociology from Western Washington University, I began my career as a victim advocate, supporting survivors of domestic violence.This role evolved into dynamic leadership opportunities where I trained new advocates, developed standard operating procedures, participated in multidisciplinary collaboration, and engaged in public speaking on victim’s rights. I was also assigned increasingly complex and high-profile cases, including those involving sexual assault and homicide, further deepening my commitment to comprehensive and compassionate support.
Additionally, my own lived experiences during postpartum deeply influenced my decision to focus on perinatal mental health. These experiences have strengthened my understanding, empathy, and commitment to supporting others on their journey through this tender season of life.
“Motherhood breaks you in the most terrifying and yet beautiful way. From the broken pieces of the person you thought you were, a mosaic is created, lined in gold.”
—a local mama
My Approach
“Although this turbulent journey is far from over, I am compelled to speak up and share my story. The world may be determined to silence us, but I am even more determined to speak up and share my story.”
—Rossem Morton
I chose to leave victim advocacy and pursue clinical mental health counseling because I wanted to become even more equipped to serve my community. My therapeutic approach emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and the inherent worth of each individual. These approaches invite clients to explore and expand their personal narratives, discovering new meaning and possibility. This work is especially important to me because so many women are discouraged from sharing their stories—particularly when those truths involve pain or trauma that doesn’t align with societal expectations. My therapeutic approach is also influenced by techniques that promote non-judgment, self-compassion, and staying grounded in the present moment.
