“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” – Wayne Dyer

I believe everyone has the potential to create meaningful, lasting change. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, habits, and limiting beliefs that may be holding you back while working towards a happier, healthier, and more authentic life. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, stress, depression,
relationship challenges, or life transitions, I offer a collaborative and supportive space to deepen self-understanding, develop practical tools, and reconnect with what matters most.

I use an integrative, attachment-informed approach to explore how past experiences and relationships shape present patterns, beliefs, and ways of relating to yourself and others. Together, we’ll work to understand these patterns, challenge beliefs that may no longer serve you, and develop greater emotional awareness, self-compassion, and resilience. Through reflection, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation, we’ll work toward greater authenticity and more fulfilling relationships.

With couples, I use a relational, attachment-based approach grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to identify cycles that contribute to disconnection and explore the emotions and attachment needs beneath them. Together, we’ll develop new ways of communicating, expressing vulnerability, and cultivating emotional intimacy and security.

Across my work, I take a holistic, culturally responsive approach that integrates attachment theory and mindfulness to support emotional regulation, relational growth, and lasting change.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychology from Western Washington University and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. Outside of the therapy room, you’ll find me training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, teaching yoga, or curled up with my cat and a good book.

I look forward to working with you!

Clinical Supervisor: Kelby Butler, LMFT #LF61239188

Aetna/Meritain
Beacon
Cigna/Evernorth
Community Health Plan of WA
Coordinated Care/Ambetter
Curative
Health Management Administrators
LifeWise
Kaiser Permanente
Molina/Molina Marketplace
Premera Blue Cross
Regence Blue Shield

**I am unable to accept any type of Medicare plan at this time.**

Sunday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (In-person)
Monday: 9:00 am – 10:00 am (In-person or Telehealth) & 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm (Telehealth)
Tuesday: 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm (Telehealth)
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm (In-Person or Telehealth)
Thursday: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (Telehealth)

Questions for Melanie?

Send them an email at Melanie.Herbst@accent-counseling.com