Melissa Lyon, MFT-I

Melissa Lyon, MFT-I is a Mental Health Therapy intern at our Layton Antelope Building A location in the basement west wing. She attended Utah State University for a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies and Family Development and National University (P.K.A. Northcentral University) for her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Melissa is always looking for strengths in others, is respectful and appreciative of diverse perspectives, fosters genuine collaboration, and has a great sense of humor. She believes “human potential is vast, and no problem is too big to overcome.”

She said that “therapy is as much about recognizing skills and talents clients already have as it is about growth. Clients are the experts regarding their experiences and desires, so listening and learning from them is key to working as a team. The decision to come to therapy and try indicates a lot of inner strength. Small wins lead to big wins and are worth celebrating.”

Melissa grew up in Utah and she and her husband have five children – two girls and three boys. She loves chocolate, cereal, book series that suck you in, and family dance parties. If she could give her favorite piece of advice it would be “When all else fails, there is always chocolate!” Her happy place is where she can lead uplifting group discussions, enjoy large family gatherings, and get close and comfy with her immediate family. In her free time, Melissa enjoys reading and writing. She also has a very eclectic Pandora station and loves a little bit of all music genres.