Melinda is the Chief Operating Officer for A Path With Heart Counseling, she graduated from The University of New Mexico with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, where she went on to work for the state of New Mexico advocating for victims of violent crime. Melinda then attained her Master of Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University beginning her career in therapy and working with clients of all ages and diverse backgrounds.

Melinda incorporates strength-based counseling supporting her clients to maximize their potential using solution focused, mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques. Melinda is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) a cutting-edge intervention that helps accelerate healing and peace of mind in clients having difficulty with PTSD symptoms, anxiety, and other ailments

When Melinda is not working with clients she enjoys sitting on the patio and finds great pleasure in walks, boating, and glamping trips. She loves spending time with her two children, and is their biggest fan in cheer, hockey and football. Melinda is also an advocate of physical fitness using hot yoga to help maintain health, wellness and balance in her life.

~“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy-the experiences that make us most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” — Brené Brown

~Namaste

Chief Operating Officer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker C-10973
Certified Case Manager 4239525
Certified Brain Injury Specialist 22066