Melissa Pickett , LPCC, LPC

Melissa Pickett brings nine years of experience in the mental health field, offering care to children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of concerns. She has provided treatment for anxiety, depression, severe mental illness, grief, trauma, and addiction, and she has a focused specialization in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder using Exposure and Response Prevention, a structured behavioral approach for OCD.

In addition to individual work, Melissa has supported couples and families in strengthening relationships and improving family bonds, drawing on methods tailored to interpersonal dynamics. She is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - and integrates a mix of evidence-informed strategies, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused therapy, and traditional talk therapy to meet each person where they are.

Melissa holds LPCC and LPC credentials, which are professional counseling licenses that denote clinical training and licensure to provide therapeutic services. Her mission centers on helping people develop greater stability and quality of life, with emotional well-being as a primary focus. When clients are ready to pursue more grounded, mindful, and peaceful ways of living, Melissa guides practical steps toward those goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Melissa uses cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - to help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this practical approach is often effective for anxiety, depression, OCD, and mood regulation. She is also certified in dialectical behavior therapy - DBT - which combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to support people facing intense emotions or self-destructive patterns. For couples and family work, she draws on the Gottman Method to address relationship patterns, improve communication, and rebuild trust in partnerships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Melissa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors strategies and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so treatment feels responsive and practical.

Online therapy with Melissa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels with technology. These options make it easier to access consistent care from wherever the client is located and allow for a range of session styles depending on the issue and the client’s preferred way of engaging.