Melissa Torston

Melissa TorstonDigital editor and author of interactive testsMelissa Torston is a digital editor who writes Freudly's self-reflection and entertainment quizzes. Her tests are made for reflection and fun, not clinical diagnosis.
Melissa Torston
Melissa Torston — Digital editor and author of interactive tests

Education

2007–2011
Bachelor of Journalism
Missouri School of Journalism, University of Missouri (Mizzou)

Focused on digital journalism, storytelling, and audience engagement. Alongside coursework, contributed to student media and developed editorial skills for online formats.

2018
The Science of Well-Being
Yale University — online course

Studied the foundations of positive psychology, wellbeing, and behavioral habits. The course informed a more careful and accessible approach to self-reflection content.

2021
Behavioral Science and Ethical Digital Communication
Continuing professional development

Explored how people make decisions online, how framing affects responses, and how to discuss psychological topics responsibly in digital content.

Work experience

About

Melissa creates psychological self-reflection and entertainment quizzes for Freudly.ai. Her work combines editorial storytelling, audience research, and careful communication about mental-health topics. Her quizzes are designed for reflection and entertainment, not clinical diagnosis.

2025–Present — Freudly.ai
Author

Writes and edits interactive tests that connect psychology, pop culture, and everyday curiosity in a friendly, evidence-aware format.

2019–Present — Independent
Author and Editor of Interactive Tests

Develops entertainment quizzes and reflective psychology content. Uses clear limitations and non-diagnostic language when a topic concerns emotions, personality, or relationships.

2014–2019 — Digital Publishing
Digital Editor and Interactive Content Writer

Created quizzes, polls, and articles about identity, relationships, and everyday self-understanding. Collaborated with editors and designers to improve completion and readability.

2011–2014 — Online Media
Junior Editor

Edited lists, interviews, and pop-culture features. Learned to turn broad topics into clear, engaging formats for digital readers.