Welcome to Rise & Shine Counseling. Life is a journey and along the way we all experience grueling climbs, hard falls, damaging wounds, and big obstacles, right alongside our triumphs. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, working from a trauma-informed perspective, it’s my hope to help you explore the hurts and obstacles that hold you back, identify the strengths that carry you forward, and empower you to live bravely into your unique life; that you may forge deep and meaningful relationships as well as a path forward in which you rise and shine.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR trained trauma therapist, and former AFAA certified Fitness Instructor, I believe deeply in the connection between body, heart, and mind. We carry stress and trauma, not only in our minds, but in our bodies as well. Our bodies give us a great deal of information about what’s happening inside. Likewise, overcoming physical obstacles on our journey requires a strong, connected mind and a courageous heart.
What we believe about who we are at our core and the messages we tell ourselves can significantly impact us and the relationships we develop along the way. I aim to create a warm and safe space for you to tell your story, live fully into your life, and take steps towards overall health on your journey.
To learn more about me, my areas of focus, and the services I offer, please click here.
Melissa Meuzelaar, MA LPC
Rise & Shine Counseling