Melinda Olsen, LMFT

CO-FOUNDER and CLINICAL SUPERVISOR OF HAVENLY COUNSELING COLLECTIVE, FOUNDER and THERAPIST AT INVITERRA COUNSELING

I’m your girl (er, therapist) if you identify as a(n)…

Millennial or Zennial (post college Gen Z). We’ve seen some things, ya’ll.
Overwhelmed Helper (you know who you are)
Burned Out Healer
Extra Deep Feeler (empath)

We’ve got this.

Who I Work With

Enneagram
Brainspotting
Difficult Life Events & Transitions (‘cause life is MESSY)
Helping you to figure who you are and why you’re so awesome
Relationships (family, friends, romantic, etc.)
Anxiety

My Specialties

About

Hi! I’m a rain obsessed Oregonian transplant who is now in love with California. I’m an extroverted, bi-sexual, bi-racial, girly.

I’m also someone who has seen some things. I’m a classic people pleaser and a certified over-helper. That’s why before I ever was a therapist, I was in therapy, trying to make sense of myself and my life. What I found there was a supportive space dedicated to MY healing and a fabulous human to support me through that process.

And ultimately, that’s why I became a therapist. I know what it’s like to be on that couch, putting in the work to heal. And now, I get to provide that space and care for others to do their healing work. To be a human being supporting another human being (you!). I get to be with others as they figure shit out and find, accept, and LOVE their most essential selves!

This is the best job in the world.

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What Makes Me Come Alive

I really couldn’t live without coffee. Wine and cocktails also help. I am a sucker for all things nature (though, ironically, cannot keep houseplants alive), and I love rainy days spent in front of a fireplace.

I’m pretty obsessed with my family and friends. I’m a serial fantasy book reader (i.e. if the book has fairies, dragons, or hobbits, i’m likely gonna be on board), and don’t get me started on the enneagram if you don’t want to have a 3 hour conversation.

Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2013
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Religious Studies, Scripps College, 2005
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #111165

Education

I’m an Enneagram Practitioner

Trained at CP Enneagram Academy by Beatrice Chestnut & Uranio Paes (LOVE them!)
Completed Professional Certification AND Personal Mastery Tracks

I’m a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner (Level 1, Level 2)
I’ve completed an externship, Core Skills Training, and additional specialized training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT).

Certifications/ Advanced Training/ Memberships