Name: Melissa Gendreau
Item: Melissa Gendreau
Author: melissagendreau

(Available to travel or speak virtually)

Therapist | Christian Coach | Speaker | Podcast

Melissa Gendreau is a wife, mom of two, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Christian Coach, and founder of Forward Path. After 16 years of walking with individuals and couples through real‑life challenges as a therapist, God led her to expand her work through faith‑rooted coaching, teaching, podcasting, and speaking.

She helps Christians move from surviving to thriving by grounding identity, confidence, and relationships in God’s Word. Melissa has spoken at churches, community groups, and on podcasts about identity in Christ, humble confidence, emotional health in marriage, boundaries, anxiety, and navigating faith challenges.

In workshops, keynotes, and panels, she blends Scripture, story, and practical tools to deliver engaging, relatable content that equips audiences and points them back to God’s design for their lives and marriages.

Topics:

* 4 Ways to Find God in Your Past – Heal Your Identity in Christ, Build Humble Confidence, and Thrive in Marriage God’s Way

* Identifying Areas that Hinder Growth and How to Move Forward

* Partnering with God to Develop Humble Confidence

* Premarital: Safeguard Your Marriage Before it Begins

* Boundaries in Marriage

* 100% Marriage Model

Formats Offered:

Keynote: 45–60 minutes
Interactive Workshop: 90–120 minutes (with breakout discussions or journaling)
Full Retreat/Day Session: Customizable

Ideal Audience:

Christian Conferences & Expert Panels
Christian Marriage Conferences & Retreats
Women’s Retreats & Ministry Events
Church events

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