You adore your partner more than anything. You’ve weathered every storm together, always having each other’s backs. But now, things have changed. Your partner is battling substance abuse. What started as casual use has spiraled into a full-blown addiction. Maybe it’s self-medicating for deeper mental health concerns. Seeing someone you care about battle addiction isContinue reading “Loving a Partner Struggling With Substance Abuse”
Author Archives: Melissa Mellon, LMFT
A Guide For Helping A Partner With Mental Health Struggles
When your partner is struggling with their mental health, it can be difficult to know how to support them. As someone who cares about their well-being, you want to do everything in your power to help them feel better. They need someone to be a shoulder to cry on? You’re there. They need someone toContinue reading “A Guide For Helping A Partner With Mental Health Struggles”
The Benefits of EMDR Group Consultations with Melissa Mellon, EMDR Consultant
Are you an EMDR therapist looking to sharpen your skills and connect with other professionals in a supportive environment? If so, let me tell you about the amazing benefits of joining my EMDR group consultations! 1. Shared Learning Experience One of the best parts of group consultations is the opportunity to learn from each other.Continue reading “The Benefits of EMDR Group Consultations with Melissa Mellon, EMDR Consultant”
Who Can I Talk to When I Have No One? Resources for Overwhelmed, Burnt Out Women in Orange County, CA
You’re a strong, smart woman, but sometimes life can feel overwhelming and exhausting. Work? You’re killing it. Family? You love them, but they can be a lot sometimes. Friends? They’re great, but they have their own lives and struggles to deal with. But what happens when you need someone to talk to? You don’t reallyContinue reading “Who Can I Talk to When I Have No One? Resources for Overwhelmed, Burnt Out Women in Orange County, CA”
Why are Strong Women More Lonely?
You’re a strong woman. You have your career, your goals, and your passion. And you’re determined, driven, and independent. You’ve worked hard to get where you are today and you’re proud of yourself. But despite all of this success, there’s something missing. Sometimes you feel lonely, even when surrounded by friends and loved ones. YouContinue reading “Why are Strong Women More Lonely?”
How to Not Feel Lonely this Summer
You imagined your summer full of sunlight, warm weather, and plans with friends. A summer where you are outside most of the time, soaking up the sun, and making memories with loved ones. But now? Summer is almost here and you feel lonely. Maybe you’re dealing with a recent breakup, or your friends have allContinue reading “How to Not Feel Lonely this Summer”
Is it Normal to Feel Lonely Even with Friends?
You’re surrounded by people you love and who care about you, yet you still feel lonely. At parties, game nights, or even just hanging out, you can’t shake the feeling of feeling alone. You’ve tried going out and making new friends, but nothing seems to fill the void. And you’ve tried spending some time aloneContinue reading “Is it Normal to Feel Lonely Even with Friends?”
Navigating Medication Assessments in College
College is hard. Let’s just get that out there right now. You are rushing between classes, juggling assignments and exams, and trying to balance a social life on top of it all. You’re stressed, you’re exhausted, and sometimes it feels like there’s just not enough time in the day to get everything done. How doContinue reading “Navigating Medication Assessments in College”
College Students and Mid-Term Anxiety
You’re living what some people call “the best years of your life”. But let’s face it, being a college student can also be incredibly stressful. Balancing classes, friends, extracurricular activities, and part-time jobs. Along with the constant pressure to succeed and fear of falling behind, it’s no wonder that mid-term season can bring about intenseContinue reading “College Students and Mid-Term Anxiety”
Dating Again After Leaving a Narcissist
Once you’ve dated a narcissist, dating again may be the last thing on your mind. You lost yourself in that relationship. Especially, when almost everything was about your partner. But now, you’re ready to take back control of your life and move on. You’ve left and now you have the freedom to seek a healthy,Continue reading “Dating Again After Leaving a Narcissist”