Melissa Lee Parent

Melissa Lee Parent is a combat veteran, international best-selling author, endurance athlete, and the no-bullshit voice behind The Cussing Coach. With a Master’s in Clinical Counseling, she blends therapy, Reiki, energy healing, and lived experience—including a near-death moment that left her millimeters from paralysis—to help people break free from trauma cycles and reclaim their power.

Melissa Lee Parent is a combat veteran, international best-selling author, and transformational mentor with a Master’s in Professional Clinical Counseling. She combines clinical expertise with intuitive healing practices to help individuals move through trauma, reconnect with themselves, and reclaim personal freedom. Her work is rooted in lived experience, including a near-death experience, childhood trauma, military service, and a passion for endurance sport.