Welcome to
Open Doors Counseling
Find your way back to yourself.
Who I Serve
Most of my clients appear capable on the outside while privately wrestling with anxiety, burnout, relationship strain, perfectionism, emotional exhaustion, or the sense that they’ve lost touch with themselves somewhere along the way.
I believe people make sense. The patterns that frustrate you today often began as ways of surviving, adapting, or protecting yourself. Therapy isn’t about judging those patterns; it’s about understanding them with compassion so something healthier and more connected can emerge.
My approach is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative. I want therapy to feel like a place where you can finally exhale, tell the truth, and begin finding your way back to yourself.
I also offer autism diagnostic evaluations for teens and adults seeking greater clarity and self-understanding.
About Me
My name is Melanie, but my friends all call me Mia (and you’re welcome to, as well!). Here are a few fun facts about me, because you should know a little about the person sitting across from you each week:
I’ve walked + hiked part of the Camino de Santiago. It was an exhilarating experience and I can’t wait to do it again someday!
I’m a Colorado native, and the Rocky Mountains have my heart (but I do love exploring St. Louis).
In my free time, I love practicing yoga, reading, and learning a new craft.
I’m also a wife, mother of 3, and friend to every dog on the block.
I’m curious, warm, loyal and fierce (an Enneagram 8 through and through), and I bring those qualities to my relationships with clients.
I want every person who walks through my door to leave feeling braver, stronger, and more confident than ever before.
