Unboxed Grace has a new brick-and-mortar location in Fort Wayne. Photo provided by Indiana Small Business Development Center.

News Release

FORT WAYNE — Summit City residents have more access to mental health counseling with the opening of the bricks-and-mortar location for Unboxed Grace Counseling Company, LLC, at 2250 Lake Avenue, Suite 100. This counseling center has offered online counseling services for individuals, families and couples since March of 2023.

Missy Blackmer is the CEO, co-founder and clinical director of Unboxed Grace. She is a licensed mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience working in social services, education and mental health, specializing in treating anxiety and mood disorders. She holds a master’s in counseling and marriage and family therapy from Indiana University and an MBA from Capella University. She is also a graduate of Leadership Fort Wayne.

“We are here to help others on their transformative journey through our unwavering commitment to trauma-sensitive care,” says Blackmer. “We want to provide a safe and supportive space for our clients be it online or in a physical location,” she adds. The center offers trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR and Advanced Resolution Therapy. They also offer faith-based counseling. Many commercial insurances are accepted as well as Medicaid.

Blackmer’s co-founder, Emily Whitacre, serves as the director of operations and provides therapy, specializing in maternal mental health, trauma, grief and relationships. She is a licensed mental health counselor associate with a master’s degree from Purdue Fort Wayne. She has more than 10 years of experience in criminal justice, case management and mental health.

Unboxed Grace is holding a grand opening on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 5 – 7:30 p.m. at its new location on Lake Avenue. As part of the grand opening, Rena Clemons, owner of Hygge Life Organics and Functional Wellness, will be on hand as a special guest. Attendees can enjoy teas and treats at the event.