Melissa is a passionate and dedicated kids life coach. She has a formal education in Behavior Science and Infant Mental Health and has accumulated over 23 years of hands-on experience working directly with children facing special needs and other complex learning and life challenges. Melissa’s mission is to help children thrive and overcome obstacles through fun, engaging, and child-focused instructional strategies. Her approach is exceptional and unique in part due to the combination of various modalities and training that she has completed. Her additional areas of continuing education include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindful CBT Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Narrative Therapy, Emotional & Self Regulation, Family Mediation Training, Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP), and Reflex Integration Therapy. By drawing from this diverse toolkit, Melissa creates a unique and child-focused approach that helps each individual thrive.