"I am originally from Los Angeles and had been seeing my own therapist for many years. I had to move to New York for a few months for work and since I no longer could see my therapist in LA, I decided to book a coaching appointment with Melissa Eppard. At the beginning of the session I was shy and anxious about meeting a new coach, but Melissa had an incredible way of making me feel at ease. She facilitated an activity where I called upon my "captain" and it was unlike anything I've experienced before in the most positive way. Her coaching is unique, insightful, powerful and different from the traditional therapy I have experienced. My first session with Melissa was in 2017 and years later (it's 2021 now) I still call upon my "captain" whenever I need guidance. I have so much gratitude for the impact Melissa has made in my life."

-Gina K. 

 

"I first approached Melissa during a very tumultuous time in my business life which was in turn affecting life overall. There were a whole range of topics that needed attention and it had become evident that sorting it all out on my own was proving ineffective. I needed an outside voice. Melissa was always 100% engaged with whatever it was we were discussing, and offered enormous insights, advice as well as bringing along huge sense of calm. She was always in an amazing and positive mood every time we met, and was always ready to talk about whatever I (we) felt needed work at that time. Knowing that I had an ally out there that was going to help me work through and ultimately solve what needed solving, was a major factor in getting me through. I can't say enough about my experience working with Melissa and would recommend her to anyone seeking a Life Coach to navigate through times when you need new perspectives, ideas and ultimately, help." -Tim M.

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"I started working with Melissa this past year. It was a time in my life when I felt overwhelmed, lost, and completely at the mercy of outer forces and circumstances. I looked forward to each session biweekly and Melissa took the journey all the way with me--from a very dark and hopeless place to one of increased inner strength and possibility. I can't say enough about Melissa's ability to evoke both creative expression balanced with down to Earth steps moving forward. Anyone who wants to reclaim themselves should spend time with Melissa. She not only draws upon her own experiences as a catalyst, but seems to have an endless store of helpful resources. I love you Melissa!!" -B.W.

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"I came to a point in my life that I felt useless. I had to start over for the third time after surgery. Melissa had sent me an email for a free consultation and I thought why not. She helped push me to see what I wanted and how to pursue it. I was able to realize a dream and put together a festival that celebrated creativity and community. I feel more confident than I ever have and I now know I am capable of much more. This lady is great and I have a better life because of her help!" -Allison B.

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"Melissa helped me to connect to my authentic self in a unique and powerful way. She helped me craft a new way of being and doing that allowed me to not only meet my roles and responsibilities but to work toward my dreams. Investing in myself by working with Melissa made all the difference." -Jennifer M.

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"I found Melissa to be highly empathetic to my needs and desires. She is kind and caring and most importantly, a very good listener. Further, she gives homework, which enables the client to further privately address some of the issues they are publicly discussing, and moves her work beyond that of mere therapy. Coaching is a process, not a panacea, so don't expect Melissa to perform miracles. But do anticipate finding someone who will devote themselves thoroughly to your personal situation, and leave you feeling much more confident and focused about yourself at the end of the course." -T.F.

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"Working with Melissa has been transformative. Her coaching helped me creatively, mentally, and spiritually. She supported me in getting clear on what I wanted to create, and then helped me to complete it in a timely manner with concrete results.

Melissa is warm, intelligent, wise, and intuitive. She is a beautiful person and I am grateful for her support and partnership as I create and achieve my goals and vision!" -N.M.

 

 

"I have always been a sensitive, good natured individual, also an empath. Over the past five years, I have become a Step Mom, an Autism Mom, a Mom of a very anxious neuro-typical teenage boy, a wife, and a full time career Mom, plus one that is very involved with the autism community. I never made time for me. In not doing so I lost myself. I knew, from my past readings and studies, how helpful working with a Life Coach could be.  Out of desperation, to dig myself out from the "six feet under" feeling that had overwhelmed me, I finally hired a coach.

 

Coaching with Melissa has allowed me to pull myself from the situations plaguing me to see my reaction from a third party observation, not through her eyes but my own. I saw how my reactions in different situations, were that of a learned response, that I was stuck in a fight or flight mode, and that I needed help and assistance but was afraid and unsure of just how to request that from loved ones.