- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness tools
About Melissa
Melissa Melson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with six years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Melissa helps clients who are carrying guilt or shame related to those concerns and related areas such as abandonment, forgiveness, and family problems.
In sessions she focuses on clear, practical conversation. Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques alongside mindfulness and trauma-focused approaches. That means clients can expect to look at patterns of thinking, practice new ways to cope, and use grounding and breathing skills when memories or strong feelings arise.
Her work often covers a wide range of life stressors. That includes caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, addiction concerns, communication and commitment issues, and experiences of domestic violence or separation. Melissa also addresses issues that can leave people feeling empty or disconnected, such as dissociation or dependent personality traits.
She adapts sessions to each person’s needs and priorities. Conversations aim to be direct and respectful, with concrete strategies to try between meetings. Melissa offers part-time scheduling and asks people to mention timing needs so she can try to accommodate them.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Michigan. She does not accept international clients. For people wondering how to begin, the first step is a short matching questionnaire followed by scheduling a session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Melissa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy practices in her work. CBT involves noticing and testing thoughts that feed shame or guilt and trying small behavioral experiments to shift those patterns. DBT focuses on skills such as distress tolerance and emotion regulation to manage intense feelings and improve how someone responds in relationships.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Melissa will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and what feels manageable. She checks in and adjusts the plan as learning and progress unfold.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use practices such as guided breathing or grounding from wherever they are, and support consistent use of skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, forgiveness, caregiver stress, addiction, and chronic illness concerns.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-focused techniques to help people examine unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills, and practice grounding when intense feelings arise.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Melissa has six years of professional experience as a counselor working with the listed concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for or billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.