I am licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of California. I offer late afternoon, evening, night, late night, and weekend sessions only. If you require later hours not seen on my schedule, please do contact me and I will do my best to accommodate. I provide a direct, open, unique perspective, and therapeutic approach, using evidence-based practices to meet my clients where they are at, and to honor their individuality. I partner with my clients, through the therapeutic process, to help them gain the tools and build the skills to meet their own needs, and accomplish their goals. I have extensive experience supporting clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, including immigrant family dynamics, severe and complex trauma, abuse, and interpersonal challenges with teens, young adults, adults, and families. I equally have supported with men's and women's specific issues, and understand the nuance of each of these respective experiences. I also have experience working with coping with life changes and adjustments. I believe that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming challenging life experiences, and building your resiliency, even if you may not realize it yet! You are powerful and capable, and you deserve to live a joyful life and move with more ease. Taking the first step, working towards a more fulfilling and joyful life, takes great courage, and I am here to support you in this process!
**Please note, I am available to see clients through telehealth video sessions only, I do not provide text/chat therapy services**
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LPCC 11903
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melissa Ardelean. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Melissa has helped me so much in a short period of time. I appreciate her empathy and understanding, balanced with goal setting that helps me move forward in a more positive and productive way!
Written on Jun 17, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melissa got it right away about where I'm coming from with a current situation and tailored our session to match that. I left the session feeling empowered, supported and capable. I look forward to our next session.
Written on Jun 16, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I returned to therapy to help deal with anxiety and prior trauma. This is my first time using a video/online therapy model and I have to say it works very well. I was paired with Melissa and she is very helpful and insightful. She listens and guides our sessions in a professional and caring manner. I feel heard and supported with her. I would strongly recommend her.
Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Very understanding and patient. Amazing 10/10!
Written on Jun 10, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
These first two sessions have been an ideal blend of teaching (psychoeducation) that I need to better understand root causes behind complex emotions and behaviors with therapeutic practices (breathing, internal reflection and work) to align my nervous system and my body.
I’m very pleased with the applicability and help from my work with Melissa Ardelean
Written on Jun 08, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues