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Therapy that honors 
Your story.
Your culture.
Your
whole self. 

Our Mission

Our Philosophy
Healing is Collective.

Mindful Legacy is a holistic counseling practice grounded in liberatory and somatic approaches. We believe that our liberation is tied together and can be found through healing.  We provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment.   ​

Honoring those that came before you and the legacy coming behind you. 

Find the Support You Need

Mindful Legacy is a culturally responsive counseling practice specializing in somatic experiencing and EMDR. We serve individuals, couples, and families in Virginia. 

 

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Culturally Responsive. Relational. Liberatory

Meet the Collective

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Founder & CEO

Dr. Shekila Melchior (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor (VA, TN)

​Not Currently Accepting Clients

Accepting Supervisees for Supervision

Email: shekila@mindfullegacyllc.com

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Resident in Counseling

Cat Burgess (she/they)

Accepting New Clients

Supervised by Dr. Shekila Melchior

Email: cat@mindfullegacyllc.com

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Resident in Counseling | Habla Español 

Andrea Catacora (she/her/ella)

Accepting Clients for Waitlist

Supervised by Dr. Shekila Melchior

Email: andrea@mindfullegacyllc.com

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Resident in Counseling

Vanessa Stolarski (she/her)

Accepting New Clients

Supervised by Dr. Shekila Melchior

Email: vanessa@mindfullegacyllc.com

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Resident in Counseling

D'Juan Thomas (he/him)

Accepting Clients for Waitlist

Supervised by Dr. Shekila Melchior

Email: d'juan@mindfullegacyllc.com

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Practice Biller

Elizabeth Ellis (she/her)

Current Clients Only

Connect. Liberate.  Heal.

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Ready to Begin?

The journey starts with connection. 

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