Melissa Pitts Johnson , LPC

Melissa Pitts Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with 16 years of experience across community mental health, tribal behavioral health, and private practice settings. She helps people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and career or executive coaching needs, bringing practical strategies and lived clinical experience to each session. Melissa prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and emotions can be explored honestly and at the client’s pace.

Her clinical strengths include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Counseling, all applied to help clients build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and set achievable goals. Melissa also weaves movement and breath practices into her work through her background in teaching yoga, offering options for clients who find mind-body techniques helpful. She emphasizes empowerment and partnership in the therapeutic process, supporting people as they take courageous steps toward greater well-being and more fulfilling lives.

Approaches Used in Online Therapy

Melissa employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing alongside mindfulness-based practices to support clients in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors - it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change - it is particularly useful for addictions, behavior change, and career or life transitions. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness through simple practices and can reduce reactivity, support stress management, and complement other therapeutic work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Melissa works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. As a licensed professional she tailors techniques and draws from multiple methods to create a personalized plan.

Online therapy with Melissa is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, manage ongoing commitments, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not practical, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on the work that matters most.