Workshops, Keynotes, & Speaking Engagements

Melonie Pinder, LMHC-QS, CCMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and the founder of Pinder Counseling, a thriving group practice based in Central Florida. After a successful decade in marketing and sales within the hospitality industry, Melonie transitioned into the field of mental health, combining her business acumen with her passion for human connection and personal growth.

 

Her clinical expertise spans in-home family therapy, school-based counseling, and criminal justice work within county jails. As a clinician and entrepreneur, Melonie is deeply committed to helping individuals and couples heal, grow, and reconnect through evidence-based, compassionate care.

 

Beyond her clinical work, Melonie is a dynamic and engaging speaker, known for her ability to inspire audiences with authenticity, warmth, and practical insight. She has delivered keynotes, workshops, and conference presentations on a wide range of topics including self-preservation, health and well-being, purpose, complex trauma, and intimate partner violence.

Melonie also serves as a clinical supervisor and mentor, guiding provisionally licensed counselors and newly licensed therapists as they develop confidence and build successful private practices. Her dedication to leadership development and professional mentorship continues to shape the next generation of mental health professionals.

Whether in the therapy room, the training space, or on stage, Melonie’s mission remains the same: to empower others to live with clarity, purpose, and resilience.