- Warm and interactive
- Practical skills focus
- Experience with addiction
About Melissa
She has worked across intensive outpatient programs and partial hospitalization, and has experience as a clinical supervisor and director in community behavioral health. That background includes supporting people with ADHD, bipolar disorder, panic, self-harm histories, and substance use concerns. Melissa has also seen clients in private practice settings.
Melissa’s approach is interactive and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills people can use between meetings. She values respect, compassion, and sensitivity, and adapts the plan to each person’s needs.
She also draws on mindfulness and cognitive tools to help people notice patterns and make small, steady changes. Motivational interviewing helps when change feels stalled and psychodynamic ideas can be used to understand long-standing relationship patterns.
Melissa encourages honesty and action. She works with clients to set achievable steps and offers support as they try new ways of coping. Her aim is to help people feel more capable and less overwhelmed as they move forward.
How Melissa’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your experience without judgment. It helps when you need a safe space to sort through feelings and decide what matters most to you.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and unhelpful thinking patterns.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and help with stress, grief, and emotional overwhelm.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Many people find a mix of methods works best as therapy progresses.
If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the specific formats offered before booking. The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, having shorter check-ins when needed, and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain regular meetings while managing work, childcare, or health needs.
License and NPI
- LPC
NPI1174926158
As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melissa help people with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma, sleep problems, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is open, warm, laid back, and interactive. Sessions focus on practical steps, clear goals, and collaborative planning.
What kind of professional experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience across intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, community behavioral health leadership, clinical supervision, and private practice work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Melissa?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.