Melissa Lawler (she/her)

Melissa is a Recovery Counselor at Lotus, supporting clients with empathy and encouragement. After volunteering with the National Alliance on Mental Illness's Santa Cruz chapter, Melissa decided to pursue a career in mental health. She is currently working on a Master of Science in Counseling at the Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences. 

Melissa is passionate about showing up as a safe and affirming presence for those around her. Outside of work, you can find Melissa in the redwoods with her dog or enjoying time with her friends and family.