Meet Mel
Who I Am
I’m Melanie Preston, a Licensed Professional Counselor, speaker, and media contributor — but most people know me as The Relationship Architect. My work is rooted in a simple truth: we all carry experiences that shape how we show up in love, family, and leadership. Sometimes that means joy and resilience — and sometimes it means unhealed trauma, hurt, or disappointment. My passion is helping people move through it, so they can build relationships that feel aligned, not just obligated.
The Work I Do
For more than 15 years, I’ve sat with couples on the brink of divorce, parents raising anxious kids, and leaders trying to mend broken trust in their teams. What I’ve learned is this: trauma doesn’t just live in the past — it shows up in how we communicate, love, lead, and connect today. That’s why I take what I’ve seen in the counseling room and bring it to bigger stages — television, radio, podcasts, retreats, and conferences. My style is real, relatable, and rooted in both clinical expertise and cultural awareness. I break down the hard stuff (conflict, betrayal, trauma) into conversations that audiences can not only understand but walk away ready to apply.
What Sets Me Apart
For more than 15 years, I’ve sat with couples on the brink of divorce, parents raising anxious kids, and leaders trying to mend broken trust in their teams. What I’ve learned is this: trauma doesn’t just live in the past — it shows up in how we communicate, love, lead, and connect today.
That’s why I take what I’ve seen in the counseling room and bring it to bigger stages — television, radio, podcasts, retreats, and conferences. My style is real, relatable, and rooted in both clinical expertise and cultural awareness. I break down the hard stuff (conflict, betrayal, trauma) into conversations that audiences can not only understand but walk away ready to apply.