Melissa Melson , LPC

Melissa Melson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with six years of clinical experience. She has worked with people managing stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, motivation challenges, self-esteem, and confidence. Melissa approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs of each individual.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life can take courage, and Melissa offers support through that process. She has additional training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Prolonged Exposure, which inform her work with clients who have experienced trauma or who need skills for emotion regulation. She practices part time and asks that potential clients communicate preferred times so she can do her best to accommodate scheduling needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Melissa integrates several evidence-informed approaches into online work to address a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so clients can develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, low mood, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Trauma-Focused Therapy, including Prolonged Exposure techniques, concentrates on processing traumatic memories and reducing avoidance so symptoms related to past trauma can be addressed in a structured way.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Melissa collaborates with each person to explore goals, preferences, and needs, and she helps determine which methods or combination of methods are the best fit. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what will be most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to access support from home. Many clients appreciate the convenience and continuity that remote appointments provide, and licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver effective therapeutic work.