My Story
My education comes from all of you. My formal education includes a Bachelor's degree in Child Development from the University of Iowa, a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida, a second Bachelor's Degree in Divinity, and second Master’s degree in Metaphysical Science and I am currently working toward a Doctorate in Holistic Counseling from the University of Metaphysical Science. I am certified in basic NLP, Reiki 1 and interested in various forms of natural healing. I sometimes use a technique called EMDR for processing trauma and changing negative cognitions. I also sometimes incorporate my intuition, essential oils, stones, tuning forks, and cards into various sessions. I created Melissa Maranda Holistic Counseling, Healing & Life Coaching to offer a more intense healing experience. Some of the issues I work with include individual self-growth, relationship, teens, attachment parenting, anger management, anxiety, trauma, spirituality, the Law of Attraction and addiction. I am also in the process of writing a parenting book.