Dr. Melissa Chovan , LCPC, LPC

Dr. Melissa Chovan is a licensed counselor based in Alabama with 13 years of clinical experience. She holds LCPC and LPC credentials - LCPC meaning Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and LPC meaning Licensed Professional Counselor - and brings a broad clinical background working with individuals and families across a wide range of concerns.

Her work focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting and career concerns, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Additional areas of focus include codependency, communication and control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, family of origin difficulties, first responder and veteran issues, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, life purpose, phobias, postpartum depression, and post-traumatic stress. She also has experience with sexual assault, at-risk youth, and child protective services cases.

Dr. Chovan has practiced in diverse settings including domestic violence and sexual assault services, alternative education and a residential program for at-risk youth, community mental health, state prison, private practice, and both online and in-person teaching. She is pursuing a trauma specialization and has trained in Brainspotting, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Accelerated Response Therapy, working toward certification in each. Her clinical toolkit also includes cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, reality therapy, family systems approaches, and dialectical behavior therapy.

Her style is warm, respectful, and interactive, with an emphasis on individualizing care. She values hope, empowerment, a strong therapeutic relationship, and client education as central to progress. She provides services in English and is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that adapt to your needs

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them explore values, feelings, and goals. It is useful for people seeking greater self-understanding, improved relationships, or support through life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday coping challenges because it teaches practical skills that can be applied between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies to build skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and problems with impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Chovan collaborates with each person to select or blend methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access from home or elsewhere. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy weeks, handle short-term needs, and engage in therapy in the format that feels most comfortable.