Guided Wellness Counseling

Guided Wellness Counseling Guided Wellness provides counseling services to help you overcome depression, anxiety and trauma. Sometimes you’re not sure who you are or what you want.

One of the most difficult things about your struggle is that you feel all alone with it. It is hard to share it with others especially when they know you as the girl-who-can-do-it-all. That disconnect from others is painful but even worse is the disconnect you feel from yourself. I’m talking about the pain of how you imagine or remember yourself to be and then the reality of what’s happening right now: the depression, the anxiety, the overwhelm, the stress… It can make you question everything you thought you knew about yourself. As a counselor, my first goal is for you to walk into my office and breathe a deep sigh of relief, certain that help is on it’s way and reassured that no, you are not crazy. Never will I make assumptions about you or your lifestyle. Never will I make light of your story. You matter and you will be empowered with a process and tools to take healing into your own hands

What you’ll get from me is plenty of curiosity and the enthusiasm that comes with knowing that this struggle is not forever. Your emotions don’t have to run all over you. We can take charge of this together. I believe that life is meant to be an adventure. For me, that means trail running half marathons, burning the occasional gluten-free pizza in the oven and becoming a licensed therapist. Some days it means digging into the latest book (if my kiddos allow time for that!) or a training that helps me bring even more skills, strategies and research into our sessions. But for you adventure might mean shaking off your anxiety to ask for what you really want in your relationship or stepping into a new phase of your life unafraid. Whatever your goal is, counseling can help you get there. Call for a free 15 minute consultation and we’ll clarify what your hopes are. Based on that, I can give you all the information you need to make a decision about whether or not counseling is the next step for you.

01/12/2026

🛑Stop doing this!

Stop trying to do you sister’s self-care routine… Your neighbor’s…. Your coworkers’…

And do the self-care that fits YOUR mind, body and spirit.

Maybe they get a message every month. But if you hate being touched- don’t do it!

Maybe they love hot yoga, but your body won’t allow it.

Maybe they love going out late. It’s okay if you’re in bed at 9.

Trying to replicate someone else’s self-care routine can set you on a difficult path.

My advice? Use it to inspire yourself and spark creativity. But then take ownerof your own wants, needs and desires.

01/10/2026

Do you take things personally?

I’ve got you and you ate not alone.

Hi 👋– my name is Melissa Spaulding and I am a licensed therapist at Guided Wellness Counseling in St. George Utah. And I help ambitious women have better boundaries.

If you struggle with taking things personally, you may need to tone up your protective boundary. Think of this as a way that you can mentally hold your hand out to stop offensive or hurtful communication.

It’s also a hand that you can bring closer to your heart if you feel like communication is genuine, supportive, loving, and authentic.

This is just one of the ways that we talk about boundaries at our Southern Utah office.

Tag a friend to wish them amazing boundaries, all day every day.

01/09/2026

Avoid these 3 mindsets on your growth journey:

1. Expecting perfection: Your healing journey may be messier than you thought. You may have to change gyms, change providers, change medication… you won’t always take the “right” steps at first.

2. Expecting linear progress: What’s linear progress? It’s your growth moving in a straight line - straight towards your goal. It’s normal for progress to be interrupted, sidetracked, delayed… setbacks and relapses can happen. Give yourself grace, or you may end up quitting before the very best part!

3. Expecting it to be instant. Sure, sometimes things are easier than we expected. But sometimes they are not. Sometimes. You have to go slow and steady. Remember that relief and healing are worth waiting for and working towards.

01/08/2026

I brought you something from my therapy office.

It’s the chance to stop.

Stop second (and third… and forth…) chances to people who refuse to change.

And then hold them in love and light… or don’t.

Wish that they be happy, healthy and peace filled… or don’t.

Get witchy and burn a bay leaf…. Or don’t.

It’s up to you how you conclude this relationship and move forward. But you do not have to continue to offer chances if it’s not right for you.

01/08/2026

Does she hate me?

What if my therapist thinks I’m crazy?

What’s she REALLY thinking?

All of these questions and feelings are totally normal in therapy. Even here, here at my Southern Utah therapy office, when I pause, client will say “Just SAY IT Melissa!” 😳😂

But the truth is, me (and your therapist) are not quietly sitting in judgment.

We’re likely checking our own body for tension, holding space for your own emotions (hello, shame? Are you here?), or trying to find the right words so we don’t under or over explain.

Therapy isn’t always easy. But it’s worth the work.

01/07/2026

💗 if you’re ready!

It’s a new year my friends. Steal some of that fresh energy and dreaminess to take up some space.

If you have been avoiding advocating for your own needs, by saying that you are fine when you are not… You’re not being kind. You’re people pleasing.

You’re shrinking your needs and desires - the things that make you so fabulous unique and provide doorways for loved ones to pour into you.

There is room for you in 2026. There is room for you always.

01/06/2026

🎆New boundaries in 2026?

As a licensed therapist, I’ve never been a big fan of the whole “New year – New you“.

Maybe it’s because there’s nothing wrong with you. In fact, I think that you are inherently worthy and pretty freaking amazing.

So let’s tighten up those boundaries to protect your precious and beautiful self. 💗

⭐️Release the pressure to be friendly, nice or cheerful at all times. You don’t have to perform joy for anyone else.

⭐️Stop going along with things you are not happy about to avoid creating fiction.

The truth is, sometimes we have to compromise. But if you’re going along in order to avoid conflict, that’s a whole other ball game.

And while I love a good apology…

⭐️ Let’s stop apologizing first during conflict, just because you can’t stand others being upset or unhappy with you.

Which boundary stands out to you? Comment below!

01/06/2026

New Year, New You? Do this instead!

💗And then, because you support women - TAG A FRIEND who needs to hear this too. 💗

Type your favorite below ⬇️. Yesterday left me feeling pretty crispy round the edges, if you know what I mean. A little ...
12/31/2025

Type your favorite below ⬇️.

Yesterday left me feeling pretty crispy round the edges, if you know what I mean.

A little tapped out. Burned out. “Hypo aroused” as we say in therapy land. Disconnected and feeling deeply introverted.

The reason I felt this way does really matter - it was just a crazy day. Nothing awful happened. In fact, it was drama free! But it was a full and required me to switch mental roles / task switch about a dozen times.

So, to get off on the right foot this morning I listened to my favorite playlist of affirmations.

These are the ones that stood out to me, or I created as I listened to the suggestions.

Which one stands out to you? What does it inspire in you? Comment below!💗

❤️

12/29/2025

You can out grow a therapist.

It doesn’t mean they are bad. Or they’ve done anything wrong.

They don’t own you and you’re not obligated stay past the point that it’s helping.

As a licensed therapist myself – I’ll speak for myself! I’m not for everyone. And I’m not good at everything.

I’m phenomenal with trauma. And I’m a seasoned EMDR Therapist. I love teaching boundaries and I believe inherent value is the bedrock for most of our growth.

But if you’re looking for someone to help you with addiction…. Or a therapist who specializes in couples…. Or working with your kid… That’s not me! And that’s OK.

If you feel like you need a new therapist, find one.

12/24/2025

Don’t fall for these!

Hold into your boundaries this holiday season.

You’re not being mean, you’re protecting your peace and owning your energy.

Don’t focus on these things!If you really want to simplify and destress your Christmas, this is what I’d tell you as a l...
12/20/2025

Don’t focus on these things!

If you really want to simplify and destress your Christmas, this is what I’d tell you as a licensed therapist.

Let go of the pressure.
Let go of the expectations.
Let go of the traditions that leave you drained.
Let go of the noise.

⭐️And comment BLOG below for the entire guide.

I’ll walk you through how to refocus on your own personal values and let go of the rest.

It’s time to reclaim Christmas, for your sanity!

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