Hello, dear friend! I’m so glad you’re here.

If your heart feels heavy from church hurt or spiritual abuse, if you’ve ever felt crushed by legalism, controlled by religious leaders, or burdened by fear-based faith—I want you to know: you are not alone, and you are not beyond healing. 

Melodi Kitzmiller, trauma-informed writer and podcast host, smiling while seated in a warmly lit room—featured on her About page.

  • About Me

I’m Melodi, and I provide counseling, life coaching, for individuals and systems consulting for faith systems. My practice manages mild to moderate mental health concerns through trauma-informed, client-centered care, which is guided by a Christian worldview—offering clients the option to seamlessly integrate biblical wisdom into their personal growth and recovery

  • Education and Credentials

  • Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a focus on Christian Counseling

  • Master of Arts in Crisis and Trauma Response Counseling

  • Masters of Philosophy in Psychology

  • Currently, I am a doctoral candidate for a PhD in Psychology

  • My research is focused on faith systems on faith systems and trauma recovery, I examine the psychological and spiritual factors that foster resilience, helping individuals navigate complex emotional pain while supporting healthy, flourishing faith communities.

  • My Approach

My approach blends psychological insight and spiritual care, grounded in research, empathy, and biblical truth. Whether you’re just starting to question your experience or already deep into your healing journey, I’m here to remind you that you’re not crazy, you’re not broken—and you are absolutely not alone.

With a background in trauma counseling and over five years of experience supporting women facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and panic, I’ve seen firsthand how deeply spiritual wounds can impact mental health.
My goal is never to “fix” you, but to walk beside you until you feel strong, grounded, and free.

Don’t wait! Let’s get started today.

Contact me here.

  • Other Accomplishments

Member of

American Association of Christian Counselors

since 2015

Certificate of Completion

Spiritual Transformation

Transforming Center

Created Peer Mental Health Coach Training Curriculum and Model of Care

Passed the

National Counselor’s Examination

Completion of Certificates in

Narrative Trauma Therapy

Allender Center

While I am not licensed as therapist, I have completed the course training for licensure through a CACREP accredited program and have passed the necessary exams for licensure in the state of Delaware.