- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Melissa
Melissa prefers a practical, down-to-earth approach in sessions. She encourages people to build a toolkit of skills they can use day to day. One technique she uses is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and how changing one can change the others. She does not rely on a single method and tailors work to what helps each person most.
Her background includes decades of clinical work and lived experience that inform her understanding of parenting stress, aging parent concerns, infertility, and adoption matters. That experience shapes the practical suggestions she offers and the realistic goals she helps set.
In sessions she aims to shorten the path to personal goals by focusing on usable strategies. People can expect clear explanations, simple exercises to try between visits, and collaboration on what feels most helpful. Melissa invites clients who want steady, skills-focused support to consider working together.
To begin, a prospective client completes the platform questionnaire and schedules based on the therapist's availability. Melissa looks forward to being part of each person’s journey toward more balance and wellbeing.
How Melissa Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Melissa incorporates evidence-based techniques into sessions so people learn clear skills they can try between visits. One approach she uses is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.She also adapts other evidence-based therapeutic techniques to fit each person. That means methods are chosen to match a person's goals and daily life, rather than relying on a single fixed plan. The therapist and client work together to decide what combination of strategies is most useful.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melissa will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and what feels manageable. Together they track progress and adjust methods when something isn’t working.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or school. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn't needed and reduce travel time, which helps some people stay consistent with care.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melissa commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting issues, career strain, bipolar, ADHD, and related concerns such as infertility and adoption challenges.
What is her general style in therapy?
Sessions emphasize practical skills and clear steps. Melissa focuses on tools people can use between visits to manage feelings and daily challenges.
How much experience does she have?
She has practiced as a licensed mental health counselor in Florida for over 30 years.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she practices in Florida.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.