Spiritual Direction with Melissa

Whether we meet at my home office in person or over Zoom, what you can expect from me in spiritual direction is a warm, open, accepting presence who listens deeply and observes alongside you the warp and weft of your daily life.

My belief is that you already have everything you need to address all of your questions and dilemmas. However, sometimes, we may need a little help pulling back to see the bigger picture, or conversely, diving in a little deeper to find the wisdom of our True Self. 

This spark of Divinity which lives in every person is wise, communicative, and wishes to assist in our growth and transformation. It is this Voice we listen for in spiritual direction.

As a spiritual director, I also provide resources when appropriate. If you wish to pursue different types of prayer, contemplative practices, creativity exercises, embodied practices, the Enneagram, or Lectio Divina, I can help you explore these. 

My most important job, simply put, is to listen to you deeply and to provide space for your self-reflection and searching questions. We may choose to use a variety of tools to assist with this.

My credentials.

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN) Kent State University

  • Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) Midwestern State University

  • Certificate in Spiritual Formation/Spiritual Direction – Summer Institute for Spiritual Formation (SISF) Eastern Mennonite Seminary (2015)

  • Alumnus of the Living School (Class of 2017) Center for Action and Contemplation, Albuquerque New Mexico

  • Leadership Team and Faculty Teacher: North Carolina Institute of Spiritual Direction and Formation

  • Member: Spiritual Directors International (SDI)

  • Board of Directors:  The Well, Mental and Spiritual Care, Raleigh

Payment options.
I offer spiritual direction on a sliding scale to enable people to participate in spiritual direction regardless of means. People with fewer resources are free to pay less while others who can afford to pay more often do so. This gift economy is consistent with my values.

The sliding scale fee for my practice is $50-$95 per session. Methods of payment accepted include: PayPal, Venmo, cash, or personal check. Payment should be submitted within 24 hours for each in person or distance format session.  

Want to know more?
Contact me to request a free, no obligation consultation.