- Goal-focused
- Compassionate
- Practical tools
About Melissa
She uses clear, goal-oriented conversations to help people regain confidence and motivation. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and pace, with attention to communication skills and coping strategies for life changes. Melissa also addresses addiction concerns and relationship stress in straightforward, problem-focused ways.
Melissa draws on approaches that help you notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. She helps people break big problems into smaller, manageable steps and set practical goals. This work often includes exercises people can use between sessions to build momentum.
She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction. Melissa supports people who are processing grief, working through guilt or shame, and seeking more self-love and life purpose. Her style is supportive while keeping attention on real-world progress.
If you want help sorting through stress, clarifying next steps in your career, or rebuilding confidence after a loss, Melissa can help you explore options. The first sessions focus on identifying priorities and building a plan that fits daily life.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
How Melissa Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT often involves short exercises and homework that help reduce anxiety, lift mood, and improve daily routines. Solution-Focused Therapy is more forward-looking and practical. It focuses on small, specific steps and what is already working so people can build quick momentum toward goals.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Melissa will listen to what you want to change and suggest methods that match your goals and preferences. Together you will track progress and adjust the plan if something is not helping.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use written exercises, screen-sharing, or structured worksheets between meetings to support consistent progress.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melissa commonly help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, relationship strain, career questions, and depression.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented. Conversations focus on clear steps, skill building, and strategies to use between sessions.
What kind of background does she bring to sessions?
Melissa has three years of professional counseling experience and works to tailor conversations and plans to each persons needs.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina and holds the credential SC LPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapists availability.