- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Skill focused
About Melissa
Her sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. She uses a mix of therapies to help clients build coping skills and healthier habits. Conversations often include problem-solving for day-to-day challenges and ways to reduce impulsive or self-sabotaging behavior.
Melissa emphasizes a warm, client-centered style. She creates space for people to tell their stories and to try new ways of responding to old patterns. The pace and focus are shaped by each person's needs rather than a fixed script.
She integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Those approaches are used to address trauma recovery, addictive behaviors, and emotional regulation in practical terms.
With six years of experience and licensure in Florida, Melissa brings hands-on practice to common struggles like communication problems, codependency, abandonment concerns, and family-of-origin issues. People who want direct feedback, skill practice, and thoughtful guidance may find her approach helpful.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then move toward what matters to them. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and motivation problems by teaching practical exercises and values-based goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches tools to shift unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, mood symptoms, and impulsive behaviors because it emphasizes concrete skill practice.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That might mean trying a few strategies and adjusting based on what feels helpful.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as avoiding travel time or keeping appointments during a work break. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or sessions that rely less on video if bandwidth is limited. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking so sessions match practical needs and daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Florida, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melissa commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD, plus related issues like codependency and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and client-centered, with a practical focus on building skills and solving daily problems. Sessions are shaped by each person's goals.
What is her clinical background?
Melissa has six years of clinical experience working with mood and anxiety concerns, trauma recovery, and addictive behaviors.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the next steps to begin working together?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.