Counselor • Educator • Scholar
Your Voice.
Your Story.
Your Life.
Your Way.
Culturally responsive therapy, education, and scholarship centered on mental health, identity, belonging, and liberation.
The Heart Behind the Work
You Get One Life. Live It.
My mother often reminded me, “You get one life. Live it.” Those words have stayed with me and shaped how I approach both life and my work. From her, I learned the value of helping others, serving with compassion, and creating a life that feels true to who you are.
Her service-oriented heart continues to guide me as a counselor, educator, and scholar. Whether I am supporting a therapy client, facilitating a training, or conducting research, my goal is to help people understand their stories, reconnect with their power, and live with greater authenticity, confidence, and freedom.
Ways to Work With Me
Support, Learning, and Connection
Explore therapy or invite me to create a meaningful learning experience for your organization or community.
Therapy
Affirming online therapy for adults in Georgia and Alabama navigating anxiety, grief, identity, relationships, life transitions, and the weight of other people’s expectations.
Explore TherapyTrainings & Talks
Engaging, culturally responsive trainings and presentations for universities, counseling professionals, organizations, and communities seeking deeper learning around mental health.
Explore Trainings & TalksA Legacy of Service
Paying Her Legacy Forward
The Melissa D. White-Coleman Scholarship supports male students of African descent at Columbus State University who demonstrate academic commitment, community service, and a desire to create positive social change.
Interested in supporting the scholarship? Email me.