(#488) From Therapist to CEO: How Melissa Built a Private Practice & Hosts Couples Retreats
In this transparent and motivating interview, Melissa shares how she moved from people-pleasing and burnout into building a business that actually serves her life. Hear how she shifted her mindset, set firmer boundaries, and began showing up as a CEO—not just a therapist. If you’ve been playing small, this is your sign to stop.
Melissa Comeau, Ed.S., LMHC, LMFT, NCC is a therapist, supervisor, and founder of Heartfelt Counseling Center — a Florida-based virtual practice offering relationship counseling and in-person retreats for Black women and Black couples. With 15+ years of experience, Melissa brings a deep commitment to healing, leadership, and culturally responsive care.
She’s a Qualified Supervisor, Adoption Competent Therapist, and coach for fellow therapists growing their practices. Melissa currently serves as President of the Central Florida Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and was honored in 2024 as one of Legacy South Florida’s 40 Under 40 Leaders of Today and Tomorrow.
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0:00 – Intro & Why Melissa Was Invited
0:39 – Meet Melissa: Her Role & Passion
1:58 – How She Got into the Mental Health Field
3:19 – Licensure Journey & Clinical Work
5:21 – Transitioning into Private Practice
8:07 – Learning to Stop People-Pleasing
10:41 – What Led Her to Join DTA
14:27 – Realizing She Was Playing Small
18:02 – Developing a CEO Mindset
22:31 – Advice for Therapists Feeling Stuck
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