I’m Melissa, and I’m here to help!

For more than 25 years, I’ve walked alongside children and parents as they navigate life’s toughest challenges. My work blends lived experience with professional expertise, helping families find connection-based, neuroaffirming strategies that bring ease, balance, and harmony into daily life. My passion is helping families uncover the root of their challenges, find new strategies, and grow into stronger, more connected versions of themselves.

My path began at just 13 years old as an inclusion camp counselor, and I’ve been committed to inclusion, connection, and communication ever since. Over the years, I’ve served as a one-on-one Behavior Therapist for children with Autism, ADHD, and Down Syndrome, a Montessori-trained Early Childhood Specialist, and a mentor to educators and parents alike. In every role, parent coaching has been at the heart of my work because when parents feel supported, children thrive.

In 2021, I expanded my practice to include divorce mediation, completing training through the Supreme Court of Ohio. Supporting parents through this tender transition is deeply meaningful to me, and I focus on the well-being of children while helping families move through communication and financial challenges with clarity and compassion.

Today, I combine my approachable style with deep expertise to truly listen, distill concerns, and design research-based, practical plans tailored to each family’s unique needs. Alongside coaching, I also work as an Inclusive Education Advocate, Mentor for Education Directors, and Curriculum Developer.

Based in North Carolina, I recharge by enjoying sunshine and fresh air with my two children.