Melissa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who earned her Master’s Degree from Friends University in 2006. Melissa provides a supportive environment and invites clients to discover their true identity in Jesus Christ. Through her professional experience and personal journey Melissa believes in the unchanging character of God the Father, the living presence of Jesus Immanuel and the power of the Holy Spirit to heal wounds and lead us into wholeness and a life abundant in joy, hope and love.

 

While Melissa works part time as a therapist she is also a consultant for Responsibility Centered Discipline and coauthor of the parenting book “Roadmap to Responsibility for Families”.

 

Melissa travels and trains parent groups in schools and churches, encouraging parents to step into their leadership role by creating healthy boundaries while maintaining a heart of love and acceptance.

 

Her experience working with individuals, couples and families with a variety of intrapersonal and relational issues has afforded her the honor of coming along side those facing difficulties to share the burden with acceptance, grace and a confident expectation of good.

 

Melissa and her husband have been married 30 years and have three adult children.

 

Professional Memberships:

American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)