Find clarity in the middle of change
Grounded therapy and tranformational coaching for life transitions, women’s issues, and spiritual exploration.
You might be here because something in your life has shifted—or needs to.
Maybe you’re navigating grief, a major transition, a relationship change, or a deeper questioning of who you are and what you want. You may feel emotionally flooded, stuck in familiar patterns, or caught between old ways of being and what’s trying to emerge next.
Even when you’re thoughtful and self-aware, clarity can disappear during times like these. Counseling can help you slow down, make sense of your inner experience, and find direction and steadiness again.
About Melinda Conrad
I’ve always been fascinated by the human experience—why we do the things we do, what gives our lives meaning, and what our deeper purpose might be. When I took my first psychology class at 19, I was instantly captivated. I knew I wanted to do something related to psychology someday, but life had other plans. As a single mom, I focused on keeping a roof over our heads and food on the table. The work I did paid the bills, but it didn’t feed my soul.
Eventually, I realized I needed something more—something that felt more aligned with who I really am. So in 2008, I went back to school and earned my B.A. in Psychology and Spirituality from Antioch University, followed by an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from LIOS, Saybrook University.
Over the years, I’ve also explored a variety of spiritual paths and healing practices. I’ve studied evolutionary astrology for nearly three decades, became a certified Quantum Human Design practitioner, and I am currently in training as a shamanic healing practitioner.
Each of these experiences has helped me see how deeply connected we all are—to ourselves, to one another, and to something greater.
I truly believe that our mental health is intertwined with every part of our being—our bodies, emotions, thoughts, energy, relationships, ancestry, and spirituality. Healing happens on many levels, and it’s most powerful when we approach it holistically.
My goal is to help people reconnect with their inner wisdom, make choices that feel aligned, and gently release the patterns that keep them feeling stuck.
*I am a Professional Counselor Associate working in Portland, Oregon. I am supervised by Veronica Valenzuela, LPC.
I work with adults in transition who feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, or between versions of themselves. You may notice repeating patterns in your personal life, relationships, or identity and want clarity, steadiness, and the ability to trust in your own decisions.
I believe meaningful change begins with understanding who you are beneath the expectations, roles, and patterns you’ve accumulated along the way. My approach weaves traditional therapeutic practices with a deeper exploration of the whole person—mind, body, emotions, and spirit.
When it feels relevant to you, I may incorporate Human Design, astrology, and spiritual practices as additional tools for reflection and self-discovery. I don’t use these systems to tell you who you are, but to open new questions, illuminate patterns, and help you reconnect with your own inner knowing.
Our work is ultimately about helping you understand yourself more deeply, trust yourself more fully, and create a life that feels authentically your own.
Counseling Services
I currently only provide mental health counseling in Oregon.
I accept the following Oregon insurance:
Aetna
Regence BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Cigna EAP
Kaiser Permanente Northwest
Insurance
PacificSource
PacificSource Legacy
Providence Health Plan
United Healthcare
United Healthcare EAP