Melanie Goetz

You may long for relationships where your needs truly matter—but somewhere along the way, you learned to overextend, to walk on eggshells, to stay attuned to others at the cost of yourself, to not count on others. You might notice how your body braces, your voice quiets, or how hard it is to trust that there’s space for you in connection.

Maybe there’s a part of you that’s terrified you’ll repeat the patterns you grew up with, especially in dating and parenting. And another part that feels ashamed for how hard you’ve tried to be lovable—by caretaking, by pleasing, by giving too much, by staying quiet and not being a problem.

I can help you gently untangle the rooted patterns that no longer serve you, so you can feel more grounded in your body and build safe, mutual connections—without losing yourself in the process.

In our work together, we slow down and listen with the parts of you that carry these messages and wounds. We create a space where protective patterns are honored for how they’ve helped and invite them to learn how to care for you now in the right way, for the right time.

You don’t need to fix or force anything. We go at your pace, listening for the small, quiet voice inside that knows what it needs. My role is to companion you—to help create a felt sense of safety where Little You can be met with the attunement they may not have received back then.

Whether you’re navigating trauma, chronic pain, or relationship struggles, we work together to build trust, choice, and connection—from the inside out. You are the narrator of your story, and therapy becomes a space where your body’s story, your emotional truth, and your longings can be gently witnessed and held. There’s nothing too much here. We start wherever you are.

I prioritize moving my body and surrounding myself with physical resources so that I can lend my secure safety to clients in the midst of processing difficulties. Throughout our work, I’ll encourage you to lean into the resources around you and teach different practices, as well. One of the most exciting parts of therapy for me is reflecting back to clients when they’re mastering the skills: demonstrating secure safety and the freedom to be yourself with yourself.