About Us

Melissa Bezotte, M.A. is a trauma-informed Christian counselor, speaker, entrepreneur, and founder/owner of Living Water Christian Counseling, L.L.C.Christian Counseling, L.L.C..

For more than 23 years, she has helped individuals, couples and groups uncover the root causes of emotional pain and experience lasting healing through a Christ-centered, neuropsychological approach.

Melissa believes God desires more than survival, He invites us into wholeness. By integrating biblical truth with neuroscience, she helps people understand how past wounds shape present struggles while guiding them toward healing that transforms the heart, mind, and relationships.

Melissa’s greatest passion is seeing people encounter God’s healing presence, rediscover their identity in Christ, and step courageously into the purpose He has for their lives.

Kelli is an LPCC (licensed professional clinical counselor) and obtained a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas. Kelli’s speciality is working with women who desire healing from trauma and deep wounds that present themselves as anxiety, depression, and body image issues.
Kelli uses a variety of counseling techniques including EMDR (an effective trauma therapy) and parts work to help individuals change the way they think about their story. Kelli’s goal is to walk with people into deep restoration and help them align with their God-given identity. She believes no one is too far gone to experience redemption in their own soul, relationship with God, or relationship with others.

Tamara earned her Masters in School Counseling in 2016 from Adler Graduate School, a Master’s in Education from Saint Mary’s University in 2004 and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Moorhead State University in 1996. She most recently earned a certificate in Christian Mental Health Coaching from Light University and is trained in Cognitive Coaching. Tamara has been working as a professional School Counselor for seven years, and has been a teacher at public and christian schools since 1996. Tamara specializes in working with adolescents and families and has extensive background working with anxiety, depression, executive functioning, ADHD, and grief.  Tamara brings a faith and biblical perspective to her clients in effort to help them clarify their goals, uncover any obstacles that may be preventing them from taking their best next steps, and helping them to have the courage to walk in faith trusting God as they discover their gifts and talents. Tamara uses a personal and strengths based approach as she helps her clients work through the journey they are on. Tamara is committed to providing a safe, confidential,  and faithful presence to every client.