Melika Miller, a native of Arkansas, moved to New York City after graduating from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in pursuit of a music career. After moving to NYC, Melika studied the bible and was baptized. She has been a disciple of Jesus for 24 years. After years of teaching and performing Melika decided to go back to school and study pastoral counseling and spiritual care. Currently, Melika is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee with a master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Care from Fordham University. Melika is trained in pastoral counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, Parent-Child Interactive Therapy, and mindfulness practices. Melika is passionate about inspiring teens, singles, and individuals from vast backgrounds to live their best lives. Melika has her own private practice called Love Abundantly Counseling, Inc (Gwendolyn Miller Counseling) which is based in Memphis, TN. In addition to counseling, Melika started a ministry called Love Abundantly Ministry, Inc in which she teaches workshops, seminars, and coaches individuals on how to grow deeper in intimacy with God, self, and others. Melika also helps to lead the singles ministry in Memphis, Tennessee and serves with other servant leaders across the midsouth to help with Mid-South Singles Ministry.

Melika is a soul music artist with new singles called Oh! and Don’t Give Up Now, an anthem to encourage others to persevere. Melika is a transformational speaker who has spoken for conferences, churches, and non-for-profits. Overall, Melika is a teacher, singer/songwriter, soul music artist, author (“40 years a Virgin: Why the Wait!? Promoting Purity in a World of Promiscuity” available on Amazon), therapist, and spiritual counselor who uses her platform to promote emotional and mental healing through biblical and clinical principles.