Always learning, always growing.
Melainya Ryan, MS, LCPC
Sacred Souls Counseling | Vibrant Lives of Montana
Melainya walks the path of a "new life midwife," dedicated to transformation, healing, and presence. A lifelong learner and seeker, she is committed to growth, not just her own, but also the growth of those she journeys with. Her practice is a bridge between worlds, weaving together the wisdom of the Western medical model with the depth of Eastern spiritual traditions.
As a mental health therapist, yoga educator, meditation instructor, and transformational coach, Melainya sees these practices as one—woven together as essential tools for resilience, self-awareness, and inner freedom.
About Sacred Souls Counseling
Sacred Souls operates as Melainya's private counseling practice and is an integral part of the Vibrant Lives of Montana wellness ecosystem. This integrated approach allows clients to experience professional mental health services alongside complementary holistic modalities available through Vibrant Lives.
Therapeutic Approach
Melainya's work is rooted in the belief that healing happens when we cultivate PRESENCE: the ability to meet each moment fully, with openness and responsibility for our own energy. From this space, we shift from surviving to thriving, from unconscious patterns to empowered choice.
"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are." - Carl Jung
Through therapeutic work, Melainya collaborates with clients to create new realities, ones that are infused with meaning, joy, and peace. She walks alongside others as they step into new possibilities for themselves, guiding them to reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and take radical responsibility for their own healing, transformation, and evolution. As an integrated mental health provider, Melainya often recommends that clients participate in adjunct therapies and complementary holistic modalities available through Vibrant Lives of Montana, including yoga, meditation, and creative expression.
Professional Background
Education & Licensure:
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Master of Science in Counseling, University of Great Falls (2012)
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), State of Montana
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Clinical Supervisor for counselors pursuing licensure
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Experience: More than a decade of experience working in the mental health field and collaborating with community organizations to address the gap in mental health resources in Beaverhead County.
Services Offered
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Individual Counseling
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Adolescent Counseling
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Couples Therapy
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Family Therapy
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Group Therapy
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Clinical Supervision for pre-licensed counselors
Insurance & Payment
Sacred Souls Counseling accepts most insurance plans, cash payments, and offers a sliding scale to ensure accessibility for all who seek support.
Philosophy
Melainya is passionate about and advocates strongly for the freedom and joy that each of us have access to within ourselves. Her greatest joy is love: the opportunity to love herself and others, and she believes deeply in the good of humanity. Her soul guides, her heart listens, and her human aligns. She believes that teaching is simply an extension of her own learning, and learning is what she is made for. Growth is her path. And transformation is her offering.
"Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our own humanity." - Pema Chodron
Contact
Email Melainya Ryan to schedule an appointment or learn more about Sacred Souls Counseling.
406-925-3677