My name is Melanie Mauss, but my friends call me Mia.

I’m a licensed professional counselor, and I love coming alongside women who are ready to change how they think and feel about themselves—and about life.

I work with women who’ve spent years doing what’s expected—showing up, keeping peace, and carrying more than their share.

They’re the emotional anchors, the high achievers, the ones who notice what others miss. But somewhere along the way, exhaustion set in.

Together, we work on things like:

• Stopping the reflex to over-function or rescue others

• Reclaiming time, rest, and agency

• Building a values system that’s truly your own

• Expanding your tolerance for uncertainty, conflict, and emotional depth

• Shifting from self-criticism to self-leadership

No matter what you’re walking through, I’ll meet you with warmth and curiosity—and I won’t let you off the hook when you start to dance around the hard stuff.

I love big questions, but I’m stubbornly practical. I want therapy to do something for you: to leave you lighter, clearer, and a little less stuck.

If you’re looking for a space to bring your doubts, your tangled-up hopes, your big questions, and your sense of humor—you’ll fit right in.

Let’s get messy. Let’s get honest. Let’s get to work.