Harris, Melissa #20447

With many years of experience in ministry and missions, Melissa Harris knows first-hand that being a missionary is not easy. Difficulties and stressors arise while on the field that can bring discouragement, depression, anxiety, discord in spousal and family relationships, and friction among the missionary community and/or national church leadership among other things.  Melissa has a Master of Art’s degree in Counseling, along with significant experience in counseling and dealing with almost every kind of trouble, crisis, mental illness, situation, and need possible. She is a professionally licensed clinical mental health counselor in Indiana and Illinois. Her goal is to reach missionaries/ministers where they live, to help them be stronger, and more effective, to stay longer on the field, and to avoid disruptions that could negatively impact their lives and ministry.   Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana Melissa provides counseling and encouragement easily and cost-efficiently using today’s technology except in special circumstances where providing in-person counseling would be more effective for a family or a group of people.