Opal KC

08/18/2025

Melinda’s new hours are live with more evening options on Thursdays.

As of now, Tuesdays are my most available day.

If you are interested in starting therapy with me, or any of the amazing people at opal, please message me!

08/18/2025

07/10/2025

You’re not alone. Anger is not who you are. You can feel it and move beyond. We believe in YOU.

06/26/2025

Quoted by my 3 year old.

I am in the thick of a season where I need to teach my 3 year old (again) about the value of using our words, not our bodies, to express our anger and our needs. This phrase seems to be working. At least for now.

But the funny thing is, it’s not just working for him …. It’s working for me, too.

It works because naming our emotions aloud humanizes us and those around us. It’s give a gap of time and thought in our brains for us to respond to circumstances instead of reacting to them.

It works because hugs regulate our nervous systems.

Try it out for yourself. Use your aloud voice (not just your internal voice). Take the hug. Notice the regulating of your body. Consider what belief, fear, or missed expectations lead to the anger and reset together.

You’ve got this. -Mel

06/23/2025

Anger is an action emotion, even when it’s internalized or passively released.

It often leads to self-judgement, shame, guilt, or blame when it’s not understood or managed correctly.

I’m the first to raise my hand ✋🏽 when asked if anger is hard rock you land on, too often these days.

Anger in simple terms, is our bodies shut down feature when we are out of capacity to use our words, create change, or meet needs.

It’s the release valve when something, some action or event, hits against a belief we hold as true, and we don’t have the capacity to navigate the “hit” in another way.

An unkept promise, hits against my belief that I expect to be treated with honesty and communication, so my brain and body experience anger.

Step 1: Get a grasp on what beliefs trigger anger for you. As a mom, as a human, as a friend, as a co-worker, a roommate, or a rando at the market.

⬇️ drop them below or leave a ✋🏽 if you struggle in this, too.

06/09/2025

Congratulations shout out to Kari! Kari has been with Opal for several years, providing amazing care to her clients while also being a true joy on our team. She has worked endlessly to pass her final boards and get her CLINICAL license. I could not be more proud of her.
⬇️ Drop your support in the comments if you are able.
DM us if you want to get her on schedule. 💕

03/18/2025

Pregnancy should be a time of nourishment, not restriction. If disordered eating is affecting your journey, therapy can help. 💛

✅ Work through fears around body changes: explore these fears, honor their protective roots, and adjust to a more authentic view of YOU
✅ Develop an authentic relationship with food: explore your current highs and lows, what works, what doesn’t, and move towards a pattern that improves your life and frees up your energy
✅ Reduce stress and anxiety
✅ Feel empowered in your pregnancy journey

You deserve support. Reach out today. 🌿

03/17/2025

Pregnancy is a time of immense change—physically, emotionally, and mentally. But for those struggling with disordered eating, these changes can feel overwhelming. 🚨

Disordered eating can lead to:
❌ Nutritional deficiencies
❌ Increased anxiety & depression
❌ Growth concerns for baby
❌ Heightened body image struggles

You’re not alone. Seeking support can make all the difference. 💙

03/10/2025

Want to be apart of the Opal community? Let me know! DM, Text, or call. I am excited for what the future may hold for us all here.

03/10/2025

We hope you believe this, too. Mondays are hard, we see you, take some breathes and share a reminder to yourself, your story, your journey, your experiences, your emotions, M A T T E R.

02/06/2025

Mom hood can be a LOT. We can’t eliminate all the hard emotions that will be felt in motherhood, but we can work on identifying them so we navigate through the emotions more effectively and safely.

What are your examples of these 3 similar, but very different, emotions?

12/31/2024

2025, HERE WE COME!
As we reflect back, it is hard to believe how much transition, change, and growth has occurred in this sweet space with all of you. wow.
Be on the lookout for some more posts about changes inside our space from 2024 that I haven’t shared yet. In the meantime, ⬇️ drop a word that encapsulates your 2024 or you hope to focus on in 2025. For Opal, it’s been about leaning in. Leaning into the processes, the emotions, the trust, the community.

Looking forward to experiencing another year with you all (and those who haven’t found us yet). -Mel