- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- ACT and CBT methods
About Melodie
Melodie Heupel-Carney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma and South Dakota with 23 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, and addictions. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and relationship challenges.
Melodie approaches therapy from the view that each person knows their story best. She treats the person rather than the label and uses the client’s own strengths as a foundation for change. Sessions are practical and conversational, aimed at helping people understand what keeps difficult feelings going and what might shift them.
Her methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness practices. Those methods are used to help people build awareness, change unhelpful patterns, and make values-based choices. Motivational Interviewing can be part of work around substance use and motivation.
Melodie describes therapy as a collaborative process. She listens to the concern, suggests options grounded in the approaches above, and checks in about what feels useful. People who come for help often want clearer thinking, better coping skills, and relief from persistent guilt, shame, or self-blame.
Her practice reflects long experience across many clinical settings. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and the subscription-based fee structure used for sessions.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It can help with anxiety, guilt, and patterns that keep someone stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses exercises to test and shift unhelpful thinking. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and processing strong emotions to change interaction patterns and reduce emotional distress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision can be adjusted over time as issues change or new needs appear.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also means the therapist can bring ACT, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness tools into conversations that happen from wherever the client is, while staying attentive to what works practically for scheduling and session length.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, South Dakota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, coping with life changes, and addictions. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and relationship issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and conversational, using approaches like ACT, CBT, EFT, client-centered work, and mindfulness. She emphasizes practical steps and building on a person’s existing strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Oklahoma and South Dakota and is based in Oklahoma.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the chosen subscription plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.