Melissa has a Bachelor of Science in Counseling with an emphasis on addiction, chemical dependency, and substance use. She is currently working on her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, emphasizing trauma. Melissa first came to Desert Cove Recovery in 2014 after leaving behind a career that no longer served her and deciding to pursue her passion for helping others. Melissa believes in getting to the root of the problem by focusing on inner child healing, emotional wounds, and somatic exercises. In her spare time, Melissa spends time with her young daughter, practices yoga, and is an avid reader.
