Evidential mediumship is a form of spirit communication where the medium brings through verifiable evidence — such as personality traits, relationships, shared memories, or specific details — to confirm the continued existence of a loved one beyond the physical world. These details serve as “evidence” that consciousness survives physical death and that love continues in a different form.

Every mediumship session is different, because every connection is different.

When you sit down for a reading, there is an interaction happening between you, the spirit communicator, and me as the medium. Because of that, no session unfolds in exactly the same way. Some connections come in strong right away. Others build more gently as the link strengthens. My role is to blend with the spirit world as clearly as I can and bring through the evidence, personality, and messages they are sharing. My intention is always to provide enough detail that you can feel the presence of your loved one in a real and meaningful way, not just through vague comfort, but through the essence of who they are.

This work is sacred to me. Mediumship is not about putting on a performance. It is about creating a genuine connection with spirit and holding that connection with care, integrity, and openness. My hope in every session is to help you experience the continuing bond that exists beyond physical death, and to remind you that love does not disappear when someone leaves the body.

It is helpful to come into a reading with an open heart and an open mind. Spirit often brings through what they most want to share first. Sometimes that is exactly what you were hoping to hear, and sometimes it comes in a different way than you expected. That does not mean you should lower your standards. Clear evidence matters. I want the information to feel recognizable and specific. At the same time, mediumship is a subtle process. Spirit communication does not always happen in a perfectly linear or predictable way, and part of this work is allowing the connection to unfold naturally.

You may hear from one loved one very strongly, or several may step forward. While we can absolutely hold the intention of connecting with a particular person, no ethical medium can promise exactly who will come through or exactly how they will communicate. Most often, the people you are hoping to hear from do find a way to make themselves known, but I always want to be honest that mediumship is a co-creative experience, not something that can be forced.

Once the connection is flowing, there is often space to ask questions. I do my best to stay receptive and pass along what I am receiving as clearly as possible. Sometimes spirit answers directly. Sometimes they respond in more symbolic or emotional ways. Part of the beauty of this work is that it is often both evidential and deeply felt emotionally.

The most helpful thing you can do during a session is simply be present. You do not need to perform, force, or figure everything out in the moment. You are allowed to breathe, listen, feel, and receive. We will let the session unfold from there. Above all, mediumship sessions are meant to bring healing, comfort, and connection. They can be emotional, powerful, validating, and at times even surprisingly joyful. Spirit often comes through with far more love, humor, and presence than people expect.

It is an honor to do this work. Please message me with any questions!

A psychic reading focuses on the energy of the living — your emotions, patterns, and possible life paths.
A mediumship session connects with the energy of those who have passed on, bringing through messages and evidence from the spirit world. While intuitive insight may arise naturally during a session, the focus here is always on validating and deepening the connection between you and your loved ones in spirit.

Every session is unique. You may hear from one person, several loved ones, or even guides and teachers who are helping you on your path. Spirit communication is dynamic, and Melissa may receive information from multiple energies at once — she may ask for your help in identifying who each message belongs to.

It’s important not to focus too narrowly on hearing from just one person as the evidence unfolds. Staying open allows Spirit to bring forward whoever can best serve your highest good in that moment.

Melissa cannot guarantee who will come through, though it’s very common for the person you most hope to hear from to make an appearance. If, near the end of the session, you haven’t yet connected with someone specific, she will attempt to attune to them before closing.

There are many reasons a particular spirit might not come through at a given time, none of which mean they don’t want to connect. Spirit works in love, and sometimes timing, energetic alignment, or your own healing needs determine who steps forward first.

I prefer not to know much, if anything, about your loved ones in spirit before the session whenever possible. This helps me come in as openly as I can and allows the connection to unfold more organically. Often, the spirit with the strongest presence, need, or energy is the one who comes through first. Even if it is not the person you expected, there is usually a reason, and the message often carries meaning for you.

You are absolutely welcome to hold the intention of connecting with a particular loved one. However, Spirit ultimately determines who steps forward during a session. If, near the end of the reading, the person you were hoping to hear from has not yet come through, Melissa can make a focused effort to attune to their energy before closing. While there is never a guarantee about who will come through, that intention can certainly be honored and explored.

This is extremely rare. Sometimes energy or timing plays a role, or your loved ones may be working behind the scenes to prepare for a clearer connection later. Melissa always approaches sessions with honesty and integrity — if a strong connection isn’t made, she will let you know and may suggest rescheduling.

Spirit communication always occurs with love and wisdom. Your loved ones may touch on personal matters, but the intention is never to cause discomfort — only to bring healing, understanding, and peace. You are always in control of the experience and may set boundaries at any time.

It’s natural to hope for a very specific message or detail — something only your loved one could say that would prove it’s truly them. However, it’s best not to let your sense of connection depend on hearing that one thing. Spirit communication is a delicate energetic process, and while your loved ones will absolutely do their best to let you know they’re present, they may not always be able to express every detail you expect. Saying you will only believe a connection has been made if you hear a specific word or phrase is an attempt to control the process and disrupts the energetic flow.

Trust that they’ll bring through what’s most meaningful or healing for this moment. When you stay open to how they communicate, you’ll often find the validation and comfort you were hoping for — sometimes in beautifully unexpected ways.

Not at this time, as Melissa is still developing and practicing this skill.

Evidential mediumship can be a deeply emotional and transformative experience. It’s best to allow time for reflection and integration between sessions (at least 6 months). Many clients schedule only once, some come in once a year, while others return for guidance or reassurance when they feel called.