About Melissa – Melissa Kim Corter

My gift is helping others see in the dark.

The crux of my career began in darkness; a powerful dream unveiled the radiant endowments hidden in dark places revealing a significant opus (purpose). The dream constructed an alchemical vessel, illuminating the psyche’s conscious and unconscious aspects and the descent into the darker side of my psyche. As a secret keeper and highly empathic soul, I held the darkest memories and moments of other people’s psyches from a young age.

the nature of shadow

The shadow is my muse

The shadow is an aspect of the human psyche that contains magic and chaos. It is the hidden dimension of being, the place of everything we reject and repress and yet the light, magic, and gifts we have yet to discover.

One of my specialities is creatively working with the shadow to draw out latent gifts and integrate fragmented dissociative parts affecting the deeper self, and soul.

Why not just focus on the light?

When we bring something into awareness, we are making good use of the ego. Metaphorically, we are shining a light into a dark room, everything in the path of that light becomes illuminated, therefore it becomes visible.

The danger of orienting solely to the light, is the natural rejections, suppression, and denial of discomfort. What we repress only gains power in darkness, it is essential we become comfortable navigating the unknown and facing discomfort. We have a tendency to lael something evil if we do not understand it, if it is too big for the mind to fathom or the heart to hold, we reject it, unknowingly rejecting aspects of self that then becomes mirrored outwardly in the world around us.

I am one who thrives in the dark, I find comfort in dim cool spaces, rejuvenate my senses, release overwhelm from my body, and regulate my nervous system in stillness. My life lessons, traumas, and tragedies have taught me how to navigate empty spaces void of meaning…. finding a way to wave the light back in. I spent decades learning about death, decay, and difficult subject matter, becoming an expert in shadowy territory of subjects on the fringe of evil, only to reveal our projections. We must become consciousness of orienting toward the deeper self, instead of the ego. This is where our instincts are crisp, and we can sense when something or someone is off. When we avoid darkness, we become more susceptible to the shadow within us individually or the collective shadow.

My Expertise & Training

Psychology

In 2009, I received my bachelor’s degree in Psychology while continuing to study with various indigenous elders and mentors.

Jungian Archetypal Studies

In 2019 I decided to go back to school to complete a Phd. in Depth Psychology with an emphasis in Jungian Archetypal Studies from Pacifica Graduate Institute. I am 80% complete and received my Master’s degree in Depth Psychology.

Ecotherapy

I have completed various intensive trainings in ecotherapy. Ecopsychology brings ecology and depth-psychology together in service to the Anima Mundi the soul of the world. Ecopsychology moves us from the ego to the ecological self, the practice includes nature-based art and somatic therapies.

Modalities

I am a clinical certified hypnotherapist and advanced Yog Nidra practitioner with over two decades of experience leading thousands of clients and students through various guided practices. Many of my clients have learned how to utilize EFT tapping in a way that actually works for them. My unique intuitive tapping technique blends EFT tapping, shamanic journeying, meditation, and various energetic practices.

Myth & Story

I blend active imagination, archetypal psychology, and myth into my approach to storytelling, writing, and teaching. Myth and metaphor teach us, reflecting our blind spots and

Dream Analysis

I am an advanced certified Yoga Nidra Practitioner with extensive training in breathwork, relaxation based techniques, and how to safely explore altered states of reality.

Author & Writer

I have been published in seven different books, one solo, two of my own publications and various compilations.

Shamanic Apprenticeship

For many years, I studied with an elder in southern Arizona who practiced a Peruvian lineage of Shamanism, she taught me soul retrieval, journeying, and many other practices.

In addition, I also worked with a second medicine woman in Sedona Arizona, for five years, she was also a naturopathic physician and healer.

Certifications

I have over 30 certifications ranging from body-based healing, Yoga Teacher Training, somatic healing, trauma work, advanced intuitive development and mediumship, and more.

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What They’re Saying

" I don't know how you do it, but everything you touch turns to gold"

Our session yesterday was so helpful! I was journaling last night and had a huge aha, I cannot thank you enough for helping me see and shift these deeply held patterns!

I am so grateful to Melissa for opening my eyes to my blocks I have put up in my life. She made me feel safe when I was afraid to let those blocks go and to feel what I needed to feel. I have never felt that safety before. She is authentic and has so many gifts to offer. I was blessed to work with her and I know she has helped me grow and to continue to grow.

Melissa has helped me so much. From her gentle, deep wisdom comes great healing. She is a beacon of light who is always ready to help with all her modalities. It is really hard to explain. She’s got many abilities and uses all of them to help expand you. Melissa is pure love. She’s integral and knowledgeable and I trust my energy in her energy. I highly recommend her.

I have been honored to join Melissa's group training and 1 on 1 coaching. Melissa is one of the best coaches I have had over several years. She always demonstrates integrity and confidentiality. Melissa continues to remind individuals of their greatness and loving skills She has been instrumental in licking off my business with a new twist and relaunching my gifts.

I have worked with Melissa since 2016 when I took a Prosperity Class. Since then, her work has helped me shift my life. Melissa is authentic, genuine and real. I know she is one person I can go to for healing, growth, expansion, and advice. She is a role model, mentor and soul sister. Since working with Melissa, I have gained more insight to the energy I experience and the emotions I have carried deep inside of me. I have better clarity, understanding, and support to feel my feelings and heal my life. She is incredible. If you get an opportunity to work with her, you are blessed. Melissa will equip you and empower you!

Melissa helped me shift mindset blocks that were holding me back in confidence. That confidence issue affected my personal AND work life. Her techniques are common tools I now use personally and professionally. You'll often find me "tapping" at my computer and it helps the business strategy ideas flow. Thank you, Melissa!!!

I have had the pleasure of working with Melissa for several years and there is a reason I keep coming back. Melissa creates a space of acceptance and learning for everyone. Her unique approach of holding space encourages vulnerability and honesty, which is where the work gets done. Through the use of the techniques she has taught me, I have had significant shifts in my life in the past two years. I was to identify the root cause of my childhood trauma programming and work through it. The benefits to my life are unmeasurable including; manifestation of money, promotion at work, and growth in my spiritual business. The biggest change in my life.. I learned to love myself for who I am and stop comparing myself to others. I have the confidence to know I am exactly who I am meant to be at this moment in time. Words could not express enough gratitude for the impact Melissa and her work have had on my life.

Melissa Kim Corter is simply a treasure. She has a massive heart filled with deep insight, tips and tools for you to move forward in the work you are here to do. Her passion is to help your passion succeed, and she does it well!

I loved my reading~ Every word you said was meaningful to me. In fact after listening to the reading several times, I wrote down every word into my journal. It felt good, and I wanted to really digest everything you said! You really got me thinking, and I'm going to expand my thinking instead of doing the traditional! I have fun things to think about now and you have been very helpful in guiding me.