Melissa Swanson, LMFT
About me
I specialize in helping individuals and couples who feel stuck in cycles of conflict, shutdown, anxiety, or emotional disconnection — especially when trauma lives in the body and shows up in relationship.
Through integrating nervous system education, somatic trauma healing, EMDR-informed and Hakomi-informed therapy, and Gottman-informed couples therapy, I'll support you in moving from survival patterns into safety, connection, and embodied regulation.
Many of my clients are high-functioning adults who understand communication tools intellectually but still feel reactive, overwhelmed, or emotionally distant when triggered. Together, we slow things down, work with the body, and build co-regulation skills so change feels lasting — not just insight-based.
My approach is warm, grounded, and experiential. Therapy with me is not just talking — it’s learning how to feel safe in your body and in your relationships.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
License information
NC LMFT 00195