- Warm and approachable
- Practical tools
- Strengths focused
About Melissa
Her background includes work across settings with children, teens, and adults. Over time she has focused on attention issues such as ADHD, relationship and family concerns, addictions, and problems with sleep and eating. Melissa also supports people dealing with identity and intimacy-related questions, compassion fatigue, and major life changes.
Melissa uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a trusting connection and to follow each person's pace. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used for emotion regulation and managing intense feelings when that fits a client's needs.
Her approach is flexible and practical. Sessions aim to identify strengths, set clear goals, and try tools that feel workable in daily life. Melissa describes herself as compassionate and nonjudgmental, and she invites feedback so sessions remain comfortable and useful.
If you want to explore next steps, use the site's Start Therapy button to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
How Melissa blends common approaches for online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship so people feel heard and understood; it helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful habits and manage symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers specific skills for regulating strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication when feelings feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melissa will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts tools and pacing over time based on feedback and progress so therapy stays relevant to everyday life.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, reduce travel time, and check in from whatever location works best for daily life. It can also allow shorter check-ins on busy days or sessions that avoid video when a quieter or lower-bandwidth option is preferred.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Melissa help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, sleep and eating issues, and related struggles such as low self esteem and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is compassionate and nonjudgmental. She works collaboratively, focuses on practical tools, and adjusts methods to match each person's goals and comfort level.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 25 years of clinical experience across different settings, including work with children, teens, and adults on attention, trauma, mood, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Melissa holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted, so sessions are offered to clients located within the appropriate region.
How are session logistics and cost handled?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Before you get in touch
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