Melinda R. Olsen, Marriage & Family Therapist

10/25/2023

‎Show The Labors of Love Podcast, Ep Episode 160 - Unboxing: Finding Your Authentic Self - Oct 23, 2023

07/17/2019

Hi, everyone! I'm so excited to announce that here on out I'll be sharing updates, insights, and resources at my new page Inviterra Counseling. Follow/like Inviterra Counseling to get in on the action. Thanks, friends! I'm so excited for what the future of Inviterra Counseling holds.

05/26/2019

Inviting. Grounding. Live giving. Welcome to Inviterra Counseling!

07/30/2018

Sometimes all we need is the presence of a loving and attuned other.

06/16/2018

Sometimes I get so out of touch with myself (in order to tune in to others) that I'm not even sure what I'm feeling or needing. I think we've all experienced how doing that can come back to haunt us (I know I have)! Realizing once again how important it is to tune back in to ME. Can anyone relate?

06/14/2018

Do you ever feel that you have to ignore or deny your feelings for fear that you are "too much", or being "dramatic"?

06/12/2018

Good morning, and welcome to my office!! I strongly believe that a peaceful, beautiful space can help aid the healing process. Come on in and stay a while!

05/03/2018

Living in Silicon Valley, I hear a lot about new innovations that are supposed to help us "connect"; however, this study shows that emerging adults are among the very loneliest segments of the US population. This is one of the many reasons I'm so passionate about helping emerging adults and young couples cultivate authentic connection. Too much craziness happens during this time of life to tackle all alone!

A nationwide survey by health insurer Cigna finds that loneliness is widespread in America. Millennials and people in Generation Z tend to feel lonelier than retirees.

04/05/2018

So excited for our upcoming workshop!

03/09/2018

Sometimes the BEST messages go viral. I love that at least 5 of you messaged this to me! And that was after I was already featuring it as an Instagram story. You all ROCK!

(Rumor has it that Parenting Works did these edits. Thank you!)

03/05/2018

Be kind and be yourself.

***Edit: Glad to see the incredible amount of support for this post! Please visit Let Me Run and letmerun.org, the creators of this message, to find out more about how they’re working to improve boys’ physical, social and emotional health through lessons, activities, and the power of running.

02/20/2018

It's so meaningful to be seen and loved just the way you are.