Melinda Barned

For 20 years, I have worked as a counselor helping individuals heal from their past. Now, as a life and relationship coach I help individuals create life plans and goals so they can conquer their future. I assist individuals in improving communication, setting boundaries, increasing and valuing self care, gaining clarity in decision making, building and improving relationships both in personal and professional lives, and overcoming barriers. My specialty is supporting families, couples, and individuals to build more fulfilling lives as well as stable and healthy relationships. I utilize empathy, reflective listening, solution focused techniques, cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to help clients work toward being a better version of themselves. I am a Certified Nurturing Parenting Facilitator, Certified MATCH counselor, and trauma informed counselor and bilingual (Spanish). I use my experience as a counselor to create a safe and non-judgmental environment so the clients who I support can openly vent, discuss, and brainstorm ideas for the future. By helping my clients build and improve their relationships they have obtained new opportunities, stable support systems and above all happier and healthier lives.

My experience and my understanding of human behavior gives me a unique perspective in coaching. Allow me the opportunity to collaborate with you through your journey to success. I would like to hear your story, ideas and your voice. I would love to know who you are and who you want to be. I want to support your goals, ambitions, and encourage you to become more comfortable with sharing your ideas thoughts, and feelings. I am here to help you treat yourself with love and care.