Melinda Mackey, LMSW, and Founder of Pathways to Personal Growth, LLC has more than twenty years experience in the behavioral health field and has clinical and account management experience in Employee Assistance, business and industry, and governmental programs.  She is a skilled clinician and refined workshop designer/presenter, and life coach.  She is a graduate of Authentic Happiness Coaching, a member of the International Coach Federation and MentorCoach community. 

Melinda lives her dreams and passions by dancing joyfully along the path she was meant to follow - helping others become their most authentic and true selves.  Melinda serves others with wisdom, compassion, encouragement and a spirt of joy:  "When a client gains insight, overcomes an obstacle, or moves closer to achieving their dream, it's a time for celebration."

Melinda received her M.S.W. Degree from Wayne State University and holds an LMSW, as licensed by the state of Michigan.  She studied clinical hypnotherapy under Dr. Carolyn Daitch, is a graduate of the Center for Transformational Hypnotherapy and is a Certified Hypnotherapist.  Further expanding her wellness interests to include the benefits of laughter and alternative healing methods, she is a Certified Laughter Leader and Reiki Master specializing in Reiki drumming.