Prayer in the Process of Change
One of the most straightforward, and yet most easily overlooked tools we have in the process of change is prayer. Perhaps that sounds overly simplistic, and it may be depending on the complexities of one’s troubles.
Melissa has served in counseling and women's discipleship for over twenty years, in local church settings and non-profit organizations. She holds a bachelor's degree in History and previously worked as a teacher, curriculum writer, and research editor. In 2011, Melissa completed her MA in Biblical Counseling at The Master's University and has received further training with the Global Trauma Recovery Institute and CCEF. She has been a conference speaker, guest contributor, and podcast guest on the topic of abuse and trauma with PeaceWorks, Help[H]er, and the Christian Trauma Healing Network.
Melissa facilitates the ReStoried women's support groups for those recovering from abuse and trauma. She also speaks regularly on topics related to abuse and trauma, ministry burnout, and counselor development. Melissa’s desire to walk alongside those who are suffering or struggling has been an overflow of seeing God's rich grace of healing and restoration poured out in her own life.
Melissa delights in exploring the outdoors and local coffee shops.
B.A., History
M.A., Biblical Counseling
Abuse & trauma recovery, pastoral/ministry care, relationship dynamics, sexuality
Green, Remote
One of the most straightforward, and yet most easily overlooked tools we have in the process of change is prayer. Perhaps that sounds overly simplistic, and it may be depending on the complexities of one’s troubles.
A counseling support group for those who have experienced abuse and the impact of trauma
The Women in Ministry Cohort (WIMC) will provide a caring and supportive small group experience for women serving as ministry leaders
The enemy’s presence is sinister and suffocating. But Jesus’ presence promises eternal fullness – abundance.
Our thankfulness must be rooted in the hope Jesus won for us at the cross, not in the status of our current circumstances. When we form our gratitude around the shape of eternity rather than the hardships and heartaches of today, we will see our thankfulness multiplied.
Last week the Fieldstone team had the opportunity to join with hundreds of other counselors and ministry leaders in Greensboro, North Carolina for the annual CCEF conference. Fieldstone’s Executive Director, Jonathan Holmes, currently serves on the CCEF Board of Directors, and was featured as one the speakers at the conference.
There’s a demographic in your church who are in really difficult situations and likely won’t speak up.
As a counselor, I see anxiety, sorrow and grief attached to many of the circumstances that bring people into my office—or currently, to my computer screen.
Our Counseling Team
Dave AbernethyCounselor
Melissa AffolterCounselor
Benjamin BakerCounselor
Benjamin BarnesCounselor
Grace BikisCounselor
Steve BroughtonCounselor
Richard BueschCounselor
Francene CandelariaCounseling Intern
Karen CorcoranCounselor
Joshua ConwellCounselor
Barry CuretonCounselor
Rachel DunnCounselor
Jason EnglerCounselor
Jessica GallinaCounselor
Brenda HarstineCounselor
Jonathan HolmesCounselor
Joy HuCounselor
Laura HudsonCounselor
Joseph HussungCounselor
Sarah KeeneCounselor
Crystal KershawCounselor
Jonathan KimCounseling Apprentice
Denny KingCounselor
Julie MacDonaldCounselor
Mandie MarshallCounseling Intern
Shannon McCoyCounselor
Clair NorthcuttCounseling Apprentice
Taylor WestCounselor
Hanh RochesterCounselor
Elizabeth SelleCounselor
Bob ShullCounselor
Lori TanakaCounseling Apprentice
Kali ThomasCounselor
Marilyn VaughanCounselor
Danielle WareCounselor
Brandi YackeeCounselor
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