Author. Researcher. Therapist. Human.

Homebodied, verb

An embodiment practice which affords access to our inner compass and internal world, therefore allowing us to return to and be more fully home with ourself.

Embodied consent is the vibrant expression of knowing our inner ‘yes, no & maybe’ and it comes from feeling grounded and awake to our inner world and safe enough to express it to the outer world outside us.

  • THERAPY

    Mel is licensed as a clinical social worker in Arizona where she runs a private practice. She primarily works with adults impacted by spiritual abuse, sexual trauma, early attachment disruption, betrayal harm and consent violations. She believes in the body’s innate wisdom and ability to heal. Learn more about her approach with healing here.

  • BOOK

    In The House of Me explores both individual reasons and cultural systems that hijack consent development and the reasons so many violations occur despite good intentions not to cause harm. Learn more about the book and Mel’s intention to build a safer world through the practice of discerning your inner ‘yes, no and maybe’.

  • CORPORATE TRAININGS & COMMUNITY EVENTS

    Want to build a safer world and support your community? Consider having Mel speak on the topics of consent, boundaries, trust and reparative accountability. She’ll teach specific skills for settling the body’s stress response and how to move more safely through conflict and group dynamics. Learn more about her teaching style here.