Clarity & confidence When You Need It
Relationship
Consulting
For personal, professional and family relationships.
I bring professional training and a calm, straightforward approach to support personal and professional relationships, helping you navigate challenges with clarity and confidence.
If things are mostly good, but something feels off, stuck, or tense, consulting can help you sort it out and move forward with clarity.
Solution-focused · Practical & respectful · Available as needed · Real support when life happens
15-minute conversation · Completely confidential
Who This Is For
This is for you if you have a good handle on life overall, but you want support with conflict, decision-making, or relationship-building.
Relationship consulting is a structured, professional conversation designed to help you understand what's happening, explore options, and decide what to do next.
01 / Have a good handle on life overall
02 / Want support with conflict or decision-making
03 / Want to communicate better with someone important
04 / Want a trusted outside perspective
05 / Prefer practical steps over deep emotional digging
AREAS OF FOCUS
Relationship Focuses
Relationship consulting is tailored to the specific relationships or conversations you want to discuss.
01 / INQUIRY
Personal
Sometimes it's hard to know what to do when a relationship isn't working the way you'd like. Consulting helps you better understand what's happening so you can decide what feels right for you.
KEY Topics: communication breakdowns, rebuilding trust, and relationship dynamics
02 / INQUIRY
Professional
Whether you're dealing with a difficult colleague or navigating a leadership challenge, consulting helps you approach tough conversations more effectively and maintain productive working relationships.
KEY topics: workplace relationships and leadership communication
03 / INQUIRY
Family
Family relationships can be complicated, especially when expectations and responsibilities don't align. Consulting helps you establish boundaries that respect both your needs and the people you care about.
KEY topics: Parenting, Co-Parenting, and Family boundaries
METHODOLOGY
The Framework
Relationship consulting is a structured, professional conversation to help you understand what is happening, explore your options, and make decisions.
Our three-stage consultation focuses entirely on helping you find actionable solutions to succeed in your relationships.
01
Understand What's Happening
We'll talk through your situation and look at what's contributing to the challenge. Sometimes just verbalizing the situation can help you understand it better.
02
Explore Your Options
We'll discuss different ways to approach the situation, considering what matters most to you and what you can realistically change.
03
Find a Way Forward
You'll leave with a clearer sense of what to do next and practical steps you can take in your relationships.
Melissa “Mel” Douglas
Founder & Consultant
Hello, I'm Mel
I’m a relationship consultant who supports people in both personal and professional relationships. I have formal training in Marriage and Family Therapy, and I also work in clinical settings with individuals, couples, and families facing real-life challenges.
This space is for people who are not looking for therapy, but still want a grounded, experienced professional to help them sort through important relationship questions, patterns, and conversations.
My style is solution-focused, practical, and straightforward. I also aim to be warm, easy to talk to, and respectful of your values.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my blended family and my kids, who range in age from 7 to 18. We love traveling and being outdoors together. I also speak Filipino and have training in supporting multicultural relationships and concerns.
Good to Know
Is this therapy?
No. Relationship consulting is not therapy and does not create a therapist-client relationship.
What is the difference between consulting and coaching?
Coaching often includes a structured program, goals, or ongoing accountability. Consulting is as-needed support, a grounded conversation that helps you gain clarity and process your next steps.
Who do you work with?
Individuals, couples, families. Specializing in helping working professionals.
Do you accept insurance?
No. Consulting is not covered by insurance.
Do you offer sessions online?
The free intro consult is by video call. Ongoing sessions are by phone or video for flexibility and ease. In-person sessions are not available.
How often should I meet with you?
As needed. Some people schedule weekly for a short season; others book a consult once every few months when something comes up.
AN INITIAL CONVERSATION
Begin With Clarity
Not sure if relationship consulting is right for you? Try it out on a free 15-min intro call to triage your relationship issue. You don't have to figure it out alone.
15-minute intro call | Completely confidential
Professional Disclaimer: Relationship consulting is not psychotherapy and does not establish a therapist-client relationship. This service is for clients seeking support, perspective, and solution-focused guidance, but it is not a substitute for mental health treatment, diagnosis, or crisis care.
If you are experiencing severe mental health symptoms, suicidal thoughts, domestic violence, active substance dependence, or immediate safety concerns, please contact emergency services or a licensed provider in your area.
If you are unsure whether therapy would be a better fit, we can clarify that during the free 15-minute intro consult.
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