You love Jesus, but you’re tired. Really tired.
Maybe you’ve walked through trauma, abuse, grief, or spiritual hurt and you’re wondering why simply praying harder or trying harder hasn’t brought the healing you long for. You want someone who takes Scripture seriously while also understanding how suffering impacts the mind, body, and soul. You’re looking for a place where you don’t have to pretend you’re okay—a place where your story will be handled with gentleness, wisdom, and hope.
You don’t need quick answers or someone to hand you a couple of Bible verses and send you on your way. You need someone willing to slow down, listen well, and help you make sense of your story in light of both God’s Word and the realities of trauma.
My name is Melissa Affolter, CCTCP-L2.
I’m a Trauma-informed, Biblical Counselor. I’d love to help you.
I offer thoughtful, trauma-informed biblical counseling or life coaching that meets you where you are. Whether you’re navigating the effects of abuse, trauma, grief, burnout, or spiritual wounds, my goal is to provide a compassionate space where your story is heard, your faith is honored, and healing is pursued with wisdom and care.
In addition to counseling, I’ve written and spoken on topics including trauma, abuse, burnout, spiritual abuse, and women’s discipleship. I’ve been a guest contributor for PeaceWorks University and a guest on the Safe to Hope and Counsel for Life podcasts.
My desire is to provide thoughtful, trauma-informed biblical counseling that honors both Scripture and your story. Together, we’ll move at a pace that feels safe, helping you experience hope, healing, and the faithful presence of God as you move from surviving to truly living.
When I’m not counseling, you’ll usually find me wandering wooded trails, exploring new trails, or listening to birdsong.
Stop just surviving. Start truly living.
Start your journey today by scheduling your free, 15-minute consultation and to learn more about biblical counseling or life coaching!
Melissa’s Nitty Gritty
- Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling, The Master’s University
- Certified Clinical Trauma Care Professional (CCTCP) Level 2
- Training in trauma care through the Global Trauma Recovery Institute
- Training through the Christian Trauma Healing Network
- Trained Domestic Abuse Advocate & Coercive Control Specialist
If you are ready to stop carrying that burden, schedule your free, 15-minute phone consultation for trauma-informed Biblical Counseling or Life Coaching. Melissa Affolter sees women virtually anywhere in the world. Her specialties include history of spiritual abuse, sexual abuse, domestic abuse/coercive control, faith-based biblical counseling, anxiety, trauma, and post-traumatic growth.
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