Hi, I’m Melissa Scannell. I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience specializing in complex trauma and psychedelic facilitation. Early in my career, I served as a Clinical Director for a UHS hospital system, where I managed teams of therapists, trained staff across multiple hospitals in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and helped develop new residential treatment facilities and programs throughout the United States. Eventually, I opened my own Joint Commission-accredited hospital system, creating an intensive outpatient program focused on comprehensive, individualized care.

During this time, I experienced a significant personal trauma. Seeking therapy for myself, I quickly realized that conventional approaches were not fully meeting my needs and I wondered, is this truly what I am offering the people I serve? This was the turning point that sparked my exploration of alternative and integrative healing methods, ultimately leading me to train with MAPS in MDMA and psilocybin therapy.

My credentials include:

• State Licensed in Indiana (LMHC) and Colorado (LPC)

• MAPS Training in MDMA and Psilocybin Therapy

• Training in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

• 3-year long completion of Indigenous Healing Practices

• Reiki Master Teacher (RMT)

• Certification in EMDR I and II

• Expertise in Hypnosis and Guided Meditation

• Specialized Trainings in Sound Healing

• Intensively Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Advanced Training in Remote Viewing

My work integrates evidence-based practices, holistic approaches, and spiritual wisdom to create compassionate, transformative experiences. I guide individuals on journeys of self-discovery, deep healing, and spiritual expansion, blending modern psychotherapy, somatic work, and sacred rituals to release trauma, nurture emotional well-being, and cultivate inner resilience.

I offer 90-minute sessions and operate with a restorative pricing model, prioritizing accessibility and ethical care for all clients. I believe every person carries profound inner wisdom, and my role is to hold space for that wisdom to emerge. My mission is to empower clients to navigate their inner landscapes with clarity, self-compassion, and authenticity, supporting their growth, resilience, and transformation.

I have a special passion for supporting veterans and first responders, honoring their unique experiences and helping them navigate trauma, stress, and transition with care and respect.

I am deeply honored to witness and support your journey and look forward to walking alongside you.

— Melissa