It has been my privilege to accompany Melissa Auten in the journey of her professional development over the past few years and to witness the blossoming of her work. Her commitment to those who entrust themselves to her is inspiring. But more than just commitment, Melissa also brings a deep intuitive knowing and a comprehensive reading of patterns, relationships, and connections. In other words, she able to take into account the person before her as well as the spiritual and social worlds of that individual.
Melissa is open to the unfolding of the authenticity of the people with whom she works. Rather than have a cookie cutter approach to the spiritual and emotional growth of others, she is able to listen deeply to the needs of those with whom she is working and respond to their unique unfolding. This is because, more than working behind a particular role identification or even within a narrow theoretical or spiritual framework, Melissa brings her own fresh authenticity to her work. As such, her capacity to both see and be seen is always keenly present.
I highly commend Melissa’s work and value her as a trusted colleague.
Bill Redfield