SLC Therapist Christy Kobe, LCSW, introducing Bookkeeper Melanie Queen
Salt Lake City Therapist Christy Kobe, LCSW, CCTP, EMDR Therapist Utah introducing Melanie Queen, Founder of Queen of Bookkeeping
As a Salt Lake City therapist, I spend my days helping women slow down, listen to themselves, and untangle the layers of stress that quietly build up over time. Anxiety, burnout, relationship issues, and trauma do not occur in isolation. They are often entangled with practical pressures like finances, work demands, and the mental load of running a business. These pressures are on top of parenting and caregiving responsibilities, household responsibilities, nurturing and maintaining important relationships, and the needs to take care of your own physical and mental health.
That is why I am writing these blog articles highlighting Salt Lake City professionals who genuinely support women in ways that create more space to breathe, heal, and live with intention. Today, I am excited to introduce you to Melanie Queen, the owner of Queen of Bookkeeping, a Salt Lake City area bookkeeping and fractional CFO service created specifically for women in business.
If you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, or creative professional who feels overwhelmed or stressed every time finances come up, Melanie’s work may be the kind of support you did not know you needed.
Why Financial Support Matters for Your Mental Health
The women I work with in my therapy practice are usually exceptionally intelligent, capable, conscientious, and deeply committed to their work. At the same time, they are often wading through undercurrents of stress related to money, taxes, or wondering whether they are “doing it right” when it comes to their business finances.
That stress shows up in your body and nervous system. It can fuel anxiety, negatively impact your relationships, and make it harder to rest or feel present with the people you love. As a Salt Lake City therapist, I have found that practical support can give you the space, time and breathing room you need to be able to regulate your nervous system.
One such type of practical support is hiring a bookkeeper which is where Melanie comes in.
Meet Melanie Queen, Founder of Queen of Bookkeeping
Melanie Queen is the founder of Queen of Bookkeeping, a Utah based business serving women entrepreneurs who want clarity, organization, and peace of mind around their finances.
Melanie’s love for numbers started early. In middle school, she joined Math Club simply because she enjoyed solving problems. That curiosity grew through high school and college, where she competed in accounting and administrative events with Business Professionals of America. Year after year, she advanced to Nationals, building both confidence and a deep understanding of how financial systems work.
What started as a hobby, doing bookkeeping for a friend’s photography business in the Salt Lake City area, eventually grew into a full time business. Queen of Bookkeeping was founded in 2016 and is now based in Eagle Mountain, Utah, serving women-owned businesses locally and beyond.
How Melanie Supports Women in Business
Melanie specializes in monthly bookkeeping and fractional CFO services, designed to take the mental weight of your business finances off your shoulders.
If you find yourself lying awake at night worrying about cash flow or taxes, unsure how your business is actually doing, or avoiding your financial statements because they feel confusing or overwhelming, Melanie may be the partner with expertise you need.
When you work with Melanie, she wants to ensure that you are not just getting numbers entered into a system. Rather, you are getting education, clarity, and consistent communication so you can make informed decisions about your business.
One of the most powerful parts of Melanie’s approach is her dependable, recurring process. By the 5th of each month, Melanie completes the categorization of all business transactions that were clear to her, and sends you questions on any remaining transactions so you can let her know how you would like those categorized. Then, with your answers to her questions applied, your completed financial statements for the previous month are delivered to you the 10th.
This monthly process enables you to have greater clarity about your business finances. It also enables you to feel less anxiety and have greater peace of mind because it prevents you having a major backlog of bookkeeping and account reconciliation to complete before deadlines like quarterly tax filings or income tax season.
Reducing Anxiety by Creating More Space in Your Life
While you may be completely capable of doing your own bookkeeping and reconciliation of your accounts, many women I work with tell me there is always so much more to do than there is time. The clients I work with in therapy also frequently describe how they feel torn between their professional goals and their desire to be more present with family, friends, and themselves. Financial tasks often steal time and energy that could be spent resting, connecting, or creating.
Melanie’s clients often share with her that one of the biggest benefits of working with her is freeing up time. When you are not worried about bookkeeping or preparing for taxes, you have more capacity to focus on what matters most to you.
From a therapeutic perspective, this kind of support can be emotionally regulating and calming to your nervous system. When practical stressors decrease, your nervous system has more capacity to experience safety and to connect with yourself and others. Quite literally, creating this type of nervous system safety and connection for yourself enables you to better rest and digest, which can make your responsibilities feel more manageable and can help improve your physical and mental health.
If, instead of practical needs, what you’re struggling with is your emotional health, your mental health or your relational health, you may find it helpful to read this article where you can learn more about the therapy process and get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions I receive as a Salt Lake City therapist from new potential clients.
Education That Empowers You
Another I appreciate Melanie’s work is her commitment to education and answering your questions. Melanie’s intent is to help you understand your financial statements so you can confidently make decisions for your business. Whether you are considering growth, adjusting your workload, or planning for the future, having clear financial insights can be incredibly empowering.
This desire to help you understand, which can provide you with clarity and empower you, closely aligns with the work I do as a Salt Lake City therapist. Knowledge can reduce fear and increase understanding. Understanding can build confidence and peace of mind. Support like this can create change.
I work to be very clear about my unique approach to the therapy process and the types of individuals for whom I am the best fit. If you would like to learn more about the types of individuals with whom I have created the most transformational outcomes, you may read more here.
What to Expect When You First Reach Out
If you are considering working with Melanie, the first step is a consultation where you talk through your needs and explore whether her monthly bookkeeping or fractional CFO services are the right fit.
This is a collaborative conversation, not a sales pitch. The goal is to make sure you feel supported, understood, and confident about moving forward.
You can schedule a free consultation directly through Melanie’s calendar here:
https://calendly.com/queensba/consultation
Where You Can Learn More about Melanie
Website: https://www.queensba.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenofbookkeeping/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queensmallbusinessaccounting
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniequeen
Melanie’s Professional Background
Melanie Queen, Founder of Queen of Bookkeeping
Melanie Queen is the Fractional CFO at Queen of Bookkeeping, a company that helps mission-driven women in business regain clarity and peace of mind by taking the stress of bookkeeping off their plates. Melanie has her bachelors degree of Accounting from Brigham Young University-Idaho. She offers monthly bookkeeping, one on one training, and Fractional CFO services so you can understand your finances, stay organized, and focus on what you do best. Queen of Bookkeeping was founded in 2016 and is located in Eagle Mountain, Utah. Her goal is to provide high-level financial insight and strategic planning support to clients who need expert guidance but aren’t ready to hire a full-time CFO.
Building a Supportive Team as a Woman in Business
As a Salt Lake City therapist, my goal is to connect you with resources that support your whole self—emotionally, mentally, physically and relationally.
Healing, growth, and sustainability do not happen in isolation. Whether you are working with a Salt Lake City therapist, a bookkeeper, or another trusted professional, having the right support around you matters.
If you would like to learn more about my background and approach to the therapy process, click here to learn more.
If you would like to explore working with me, Christy Kobe, as a Salt Lake City therapist, you are welcome to reach out. You may request a consultation here.
Author Bio
Photo of SLC Therapist Christy Kobe, LCSW, CCTP, EMDR Therapist Utah who offers therapy both in-person at her office in SLC and via online therapy as a Utah therapists for residents throughout the state
Christy Kobe, LCSW, CCTP, EMDR Therapist Utah, is a Salt Lake City therapist who has been practicing in the SLC area since Spring 2003. In addition to completing her licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Christy has completed training and certification as an EMDR therapist, in-depth clinical training on Polyvagal Theory Informed Trauma Therapy, certification as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), clinical certification training to help clients struggling to deal with an individual with a personality disorder in their lives, and completed extensive clinical training on the treatment of trauma and attachment taught by international experts on these subjects.
She works individually with sensitive, high achieving, perfectionistic, or progressive women who are stressed, overwhelmed, burned out, and afraid they are about to break. She is especially passionate about working with clients who have experienced complex trauma, childhood trauma, relational trauma, or religious trauma, including developmental trauma, preverbal trauma, and emotional neglect.
You can learn more about her unique approach and what it’s like to work with her here. Please reach out to request a consultation if you would like to explore the possibility of partnering with her as your therapist.