Ep. 18: Moriah Melendez, LMHCA – Her journey to becoming a licensed therapist & nurturing self-compassion

In this episode, I interview Moriah Melendez, a licensed therapist, about her journey in therapy and her private practice.Moriah specializes in working with women in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s in Idaho and Washington (both online and in person) focusing on: Relationship issues Recovering from people-pleasing PerfectionismShe and I discuss the importance of mental health and therapy, especially during the pandemic, and how therapy can help people who may not appear to be struggling. Moriah shares her personal experiences with ADHD and OCD, and how they have informed her career as a therapist. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for compassion and understanding in supporting others through their struggles. We discuss the importance of practicing imperfection and authenticity in therapy. Moriah shares a personal experience of being late for a session and how it allowed her to practice grace and understanding. We also talk about Moriah's journey in managing ADHD and OCD, and the role of self-compassion in healing. The conversation highlights the mind-body connection and the physical manifestations of mental health issues. Moriah emphasizes the value of therapy in gaining a different perspective and finding effective tools for healing.Resources:Follow Moriah on Instagram - therapywithmoriahRead Moriah's bio + verification in Psychology TodayBook a consultation with MoriahSelf-compassion with Kristin Neff