As a licensed therapist in Alabama/Georgia, I bring over a decade of experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal dynamics with compassion and cultural sensitivity.
I specialize in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including mood disorders, social anxiety, workplace stress, and relationship difficulties. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding each person's unique experiences, particularly for individuals from diverse backgrounds facing multicultural challenges.
My therapeutic work focuses on empowering clients to develop self-love, improve communication, overcome isolation, and rediscover their life's purpose. I'm committed to creating a supportive, affirming environment where individuals can explore their emotions, heal from past experiences, and build resilience.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help clients develop practical strategies for managing stress, processing trauma, and cultivating healthier relationships with themselves and others. My goal is to walk alongside you as you create meaningful, sustainable personal growth.
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Melissa always check up on me and I appreciate that our therapy session is always great
Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with Melisa for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Melisa is an amazing person overall and has helped me through so many life journeys/obstacles. I am thankful beyond words for her. To be honest, I've had a few therapists. However, Melisa is my match and the missing puzzle piece. If she wasn't there, I am not sure where I would be right now. #thankful #blessed
Written on May 13, 2025 after therapy with Melisa for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mrs. Ford is an excellent therapist! Highly recommend. I had one session and she assisted me tremendously.
Written on Nov 05, 2024 after therapy with Melisa for 9 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Very caring and great listener
Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with Melisa for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
So generous and understanding. She cuts no corners in providing the bed possible solutions. Makes me feel very comfortable in confiding with her.
Written on Mar 25, 2024 after therapy with Melisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
This therapist is very patient, kind, and she listens to what you have to say. She generally gives feedback after she has given you the chance to speak. I recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist on this platform.
Written on Dec 20, 2023 after therapy with Melisa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Melisa Ford is a great therapist. She is a awesome listener and offers great insight. I would definitely recommend her
Written on Oct 23, 2023 after therapy with Melisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
I’ve really enjoyed having Melisa as my therapist. I feel safe talking with her. I feel heard and understood by her. She gives really good practical advise and asks thoughtful questions. She is kind and clearly experienced. I’m thankful to have her help and I’m excited about the deeper healing that is happening.
Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Melisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I am confident speaking with my therapist. She listens , she understands my primary concerns and she is not condescending towards me. She helps to flesh out my thoughts when I express them to her. She is very supportive.
Written on May 04, 2023 after therapy with Melisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Melisa is great. She’s like a friend but still tells me what I need to hear when I need to hear it. I would recommend her for sure.
Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Melisa for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She's a wonderful therapist and really listens. As a black woman in therapy, it's great to have another black woman as a therapist. She's very caring and gives great feedback. I always look forward to speaking with her to help me dissect and understand things.
Written on Dec 17, 2022 after therapy with Melisa for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She is always there and is awesome. We talk about a lot of things and she helps me prioritize my goals and thoughts so I won’t feel so anxious.
Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Melisa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
Melissa and I are early into our therapy engagement but she seems to have connected with my core needs, she has presented tools to we are exploring, and I am looking forward to where our sessions my lead.
Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Melisa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coaching
Melisa is always kind, welcoming, and understanding. I never feel like I'm talking too much or burdening her with my questions or issues. I always know that, whatever the situation may be, Melisa will be there to listen and offer her support.
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Melisa for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Melisa has helped me make a complete 180 in my life. She has helped me make practical goals and has held me accountable to those goals while never being judgemental. When I've progressed, she is always helping me find the next steps so that I don't stagnate in my healing or growth. The conversation is always easy and I am able to be honest and open in a way I find difficult with others.
Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with Melisa for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
A life changing therapist
Written on Apr 02, 2022 after therapy with Melisa for 1 year and 1 month
Melisa is incredible. She’s a very good listener and has a realistic approach to things, which I very much appreciate. I have to take a break because of COVID but I will definitely be back after the break is over. I will miss our chats.
Written on Jan 05, 2022 after therapy with Melisa for 4 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Throughout my Better Help experience, Melisa was a wonderful source of insight, perspective, and understanding. Melisa took the care and time to hear everything that I had to say and provide me with honest feedback and a way to move forward. Melisa is kind, empathetic, trustworthy, and a great listener. I would recommend her services to anyone needing help and guidance with self-reflection and self-understanding.
Written on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Love her. I have felt so much better since meeting with her.
Written on Sep 27, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Melisa is a pleasure to work with.
Written on Sep 17, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
I am so happy I found Melisa. She helped me get through a major change in my life and deal with my anxiety. She is so understanding and asks the right questions.
Written on Jul 05, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and eating disorders
She was amazing! She helped me with my anxiety and helped me learn how to better manage getting into a routine. I'm so grateful to have met Melisa. Thank you!!
Written on Jun 10, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Melisa has been great so far and am looking forward to working with her further as I feel am benefiting a lot from the process.
Written on May 27, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Melissa has been great in communicating and helping me better my communication.
Written on May 24, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I love my counselor!! She’s absolutely amazing and she understands me! Very grateful for her!
Written on May 15, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Amazing, professional, great listener, very helpful. Would definitely recommend her!
Written on Apr 11, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Thanks so much for this morning!!
Written on Mar 20, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
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