As a licensed therapist in Tennessee, I bring eight years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My approach is compassionate and holistic, with specialized expertise in addressing stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, grief, and ADHD.
I am committed to creating a supportive therapeutic environment where clients can explore personal growth, heal from past experiences, and develop stronger emotional resilience. My practice focuses on a wide range of concerns, including communication difficulties, social anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal empowerment.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help clients navigate complex emotional landscapes, offering guidance through issues like self-love, isolation, workplace stress, and interpersonal dynamics. My goal is to support you in developing meaningful strategies for personal transformation and emotional well-being.
Every individual's journey is unique, and I strive to provide personalized, empathetic care that honors your specific experiences and goals. Together, we can work towards understanding, healing, and creating positive change in your life.
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Melissa Harris is the best therapist I've ever had. She has realistic solutions and strategies for me, and adapts well to my needs.
Written on Feb 05, 2026 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I’m so thankful for Melissa and her kind, caring yet honest feedback. I don’t want a therapist who is simply going to sugarcoat everything or tell me what they think I want to hear. I need someone that will give it to me straight in a caring way, and she always hits the mark. I know that sessions with her are a safe place and I know she truly wants to see me succeed and grow. She often believes in me or identifies positive traits in me before I believe or see them in myself. She is a true partner on this journey to better myself for me and my family. I’m eternally grateful for her and all the ways she’s supported me and helped me through very stressful times in various parts of my life. I would highly recommend Melissa to anyone, and I’m so thankful I was matched with her on the first try!
Written on Jan 30, 2026 after therapy with Melissa for 2 years and 10 months
I am extremely grateful for the support and guidance of Melissa. She is very knowledgeable and helpful with all my traumas and finding ways to heal and improve myself consistently. She also respects my religion and is educated on incorporating that into my healing process as well. Couldn’t ask for a better therapist. Extremely grateful for her!
Written on Jan 29, 2026 after therapy with Melissa for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion
Great resource and able to get a therapist quick and the therapist is very knowledgeable with great listening skills.
Written on Jan 29, 2026 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Melissa is great and very encouraging when my negative thoughts try to bring me down.
Written on Jan 28, 2026 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I have only had a couple of sessions so far with Melissa. So far she has helped me so much in a short time that I have been with her. She has taken the time to get to know me and understand me. I love that I can message her any time and she gets back to me. There is allot to unpack but I'm very hopeful with her help I will be able to work through my childhood trauma. Also she is helping me understand what my Neurodivergent is and is helping me understand myself. It took me time to find a great therapist on Betterhelp. I am so glad to have found Melissa.
Written on Jan 20, 2026 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
I have worked with Melissa for about 6 months now and she has helped me understand myself more than I have my entire life. She has helped me recover memories and work through so many traumatic things in my life. I was in shambles when I came to her and now I look forward to living and the future. It is unbelievable how much she has helped me and I look forward to every single session. I would recommend her to everyone I know. Thank you Melissa, you have changed my life. You are the BEST! ❤️
Written on Dec 08, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Melissa is the absolute best. Accountability honesty caring open insightful and thoughtful. She’s helped me through the hardest times of my journey.
Written on Nov 29, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have been with Melissa for 11 months. She is very easy to talk to and never judgemental. She understands my issues and work on them together. I have no intentions of ever changing therapists. She's very professional, yet down to earth. I have many issues to still work on, but she has helped me with prioritizing them.
Written on Nov 27, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
She truly has my best interest at heart. I was skeptical about using BetterHelp but felt safer telling my problems to a stranger especially in a small town. I am so glad my skepticism was wrong because I’ve never truly felt a stranger has my best interest at heart like Mellisa Harris does.
Written on Nov 13, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She's THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!! I tell everyone about her. She's helped me heal in SO many ways. I'm a better human thanks to her guidance and wisdom.
Written on Nov 12, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching
She is wonderful , she is very thoughtful to my concerns and worries. I tend to ramble on and she is kind to listen then get me back on track! :)
Written on Oct 11, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I have struggled with my mental health for pretty much my entire 43 years on this earth and wasn't able to find a single person that I felt comfortable confiding in about everything ive been through in my life. Shes the only one that actually cared enough to listen to it and not try to steer the subject in another direction. She helped me brainstorm steps I could take to help me feel safer and more confident. Im really grateful to have found her.
Written on Sep 20, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Very professional and friendly at the same time. Offers me such a sense of peace and understanding for all of the issues coming at me. Has made my transitioning into retirement and other challenging events tolerable.
Written on Sep 10, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Melissa is awesome and she listens she appears in passionate and caring and his nonjudgmental
Written on Sep 08, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Best therapist I have ever had!
Written on Jun 05, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Mellissa is straight forward which fits my personality perfectly.
Written on May 20, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Melissa is awesome! She's kind, compassionate, caring, and easy to connect/relate to. It's only been 2 sessions, but I look forward to each successive session.
Written on May 20, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions
My first session of two with Melissa meant so much and I wish I could have continued with her! She has a great way of making people feel comfortable and offering valuable options to assist with struggles.
Written on May 07, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Melissa has been so helpful. She gives great tips to focus on.
Written on May 06, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and coaching
Melissa is by far the best therapist I have ever had. She is incredibly kind and empathetic. She offers a wide range of support tools and advice.
Written on Apr 08, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I have been speaking with Melissa for 2 and a half years and she has helped me worked through some very tough times I appreciate her thoughtfulness and expertise.
Written on Mar 30, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Melissa takes the time to understand your needs and knows the right questions to ask so you feel heard and seen. She validates your emotions and supports you on your growth. She is good at giving advice as well as helpful techniques to overcome your hardships. Easy to talk to and connect with. Highly recommend!
Written on Mar 21, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
My therapist is truly the best. I’m
Blessed to have found her.
Written on Mar 12, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I have only had three sessions with Melissa, but she has been great! I am very happy that I have her as my therapist!
Written on Mar 02, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
Melissa has been working with me for the past year now and I can honestly say it’s helped transform me in a lot of ways! I’m blessed to work with somebody with her level of knowledge and compassion and look forward to healing and growing more with her help.
Written on Feb 28, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
10/10
Written on Feb 03, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Melissa is an amazing therapist. She gives me goals and plans for handling what we I am going through.
Written on Dec 30, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Melissa helped me through a very hard time in my life. She is a great listener, compassionate and caring. Highly recommend.
Written on Dec 20, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I love Melissa and wish I could keep her long term!
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Melissa, in only a few sessions, had me thinking more clearly. I recommended her to anyone who has hit rock bottom.
Written on Dec 02, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is a wonderful gift that I am deeply grateful for
Written on Nov 29, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melissa has been nothing short of amazing. She has been so supportive and accommodating throughout this process. This was my first therapy experience, and she led me through the process smoothly. I felt comfortable with her, and she created an environment where I could talk about anything I needed. I will definitely be seeing her again!
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Mel has been a godsend and honestly wish I had connected with her sooner! She has been my anchor and safe space in a very turbulent time. Appreciate and value our sessions every single week.
Written on Aug 09, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
I love Melissa. She’s been so pleasant, understanding and supportive. She’s great at offering advice and it really feels like she cares about how I’m doing. Couldn’t have asked for a better person.
Written on Feb 23, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Melissa is the best at understanding and knowing how to handle a situation. I have never had a therapist be this attentive and understanding. Melissa has helped me so much!
Written on Feb 22, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Melissa is pragmatic and empathetic. She has helped me a lot with managing work-related stress.
Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and coaching
Melissa is a gifted therapist and I'm so happy that I found her. As someone with ADHD, she makes me feel seen and keeps me honest. I feel very safe during our sessions and we even share a few laughs along the way. She's helped me greatly with lifelong issues and every day challenges alike. I highly recommend her!
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
I'm beyond satisfied with my therapist, Melissa Harris! She truly excels in her profession, combining exceptional professionalism with genuine care. Melissa's ability to create a comfortable and non-judgmental environment is truly remarkable. In her presence, it becomes effortless to open up and share concerns, knowing that I will be met with understanding and compassion. Her attentive listening skills further enhance the therapeutic experience, allowing for a deeper exploration of thoughts and emotions. Melissa's commitment to my well-being is evident in her approach, making her an exceptional therapist.
Written on Oct 02, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 6 months on issues concerning grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I am well pleased with Melissa. I look forward to speaking with her each week and reviewing the week's events from a different viewpoint. I especially appreciate her insight in the things which appear to be holding me back from achieving my goals.
Written on Sep 13, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Melissa has been a tremendous help. She listens to my concerns and gives me honest feedback and advice.
Written on Aug 08, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Very comfortable with Melissa and she listens to me.
Written on Aug 07, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues
Very caring and understanding. By far my best experience with any therapist
Written on May 16, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder,
Melissa is kind and wise. I appreciate her perspective and support. She is open-minded and has a great sense of humor. I wish there were more therapists like Melissa.
Written on Apr 10, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
An absolute angel, she helped pull me out of a dark place and set myself in the right direction. Thank you Melissa
Written on Mar 11, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I love working with Melissa! She offers me solutions and gives me things I can exercise between our sessions.
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melissa is such a kind-hearted therapist! She is a good listener and gives great advice!
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Melissa and Betterhelp has been amazing for my mental health journey. I am forever thankful!
Written on Jan 13, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I love Melissa Harris. She is a wonderful therapist. Talking with her has really helped me open up as well as realize that what I feel is okay whether good or bad. I would recommend her to others for sure.
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
She is extremely helpful in helping me sort thru my feelings.
Written on Nov 23, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Melissa is great! She listens super well, but is also very vocal and forward with solutions.
Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melissa is incredibly warm, friendly and supportive. I love the questions she asks that help me move forward! She's very down to earth and has a great sense of humor, and I've really appreciated the ability to show up as myself without judgment. I also really appreciate being able to text with her between meetings when I'm dealing with something difficult. There were a few weeks where I really needed almost daily help and that's what sold me on this platform in general. While it's much more expensive than my co-pay, the ability to have a therapist text with me in real time when I'm having a significant issue is incredibly valuable. Waiting for a once a week visit just doesn't cut it in a time of high emotional need. I'm very grateful to Melissa for helping me through the past few months!
Written on Oct 10, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coaching, and adhd
Melissa has been a great help to me. She has such a positive and constructive manner and is really easy to talk to. She has helped me uncover insights but also consider practical solutions that can ease emotional woes. Hope to work with her again!
Written on Sep 26, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
So far she has been everything I need. She listens, pushes but recognizes my responses and adjusts to help me grow. I have been through many counselors over the years, but she and this process have been the most hopeful so far.
Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Melissa has truly been a gift to me. She’s understanding, helpful, easy to talk to! You are very lucky to have her on staff!
Written on Sep 15, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and adhd
Melissa is a fantastic counselor. I worked with her on a variety of issues including family problems and sexual trauma. She is a very good listener and believes in shaping her counseling style based on your personality by establishing a good personal report first. And then applying concrete goal settings and tracking those goals for my issues. Highly recommended especially for first time Better help customers who are older (I am 50) that have never had therapy before.
Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Melissa Harris is probably the best experience I’ve had in therapy in a long time. Very understanding and flexible about my needs.
Written on Jul 15, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I thank God for her. She gets me and understands me and I’m grateful for her!
Written on Jun 12, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
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