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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Missouri and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Washington. I am also board certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors. I hold an International Reciprocal Certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor in Missouri, I am also a Missouri Certified Clinical Supervisor and Certified Grief Educator. I have been providing therapy for the past 18 years and have been in the mental health field for 21 years. I have experience working with persons across the age spectrum and through a variety of issues. My approach is to meet the amazing people I work with wherever they may be in their lives and walk with them on their journey toward better health and a more content and fulfilling life.
I utilize several counseling approaches, including mindfulness training (helping people focus on the present and be fully in touch with their thoughts, emotions, body sensations and environment, without judgement of self or others); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (exploring how thoughts impact emotions and behavior and practical ways to change thought processes to improve mood and change patterns of behavior); and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (focusing on learning skills to better understand emotions, regulate emotions when they are intense, and improve interpersonal effectiveness).
I have three adult children and enjoy writing and traveling. I not only teach mindfulness, but practice it on a daily basis.
I very much look forward to working with you as you travel your personal journey toward the life you want to live. Peace and stay mindful!
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Mood disorders, Self-harm
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melissa McCauley-Burow. 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.
I am incredibly thankful for Melissa and the support they gave me. They made me feel safe, heard, and truly understood during a very important season of my life. Their kindness, patience, and guidance helped me grow in ways I will always carry with me. I’m deeply grateful for the impact they had on my journey.
Written on Dec 16, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Great therapist
Written on Nov 09, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
Great Therapist! I have enjoyed my counseling sessions.
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
She’s been amazing
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
She is very helpful
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 6 months
I've gotten a lot from our sessions.
Written on Dec 28, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 10 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melissa truly make me feel heard and understood. She has helped me identify complex emotions, except and understand why's behind them. She also has a way of leading me to work through things without being pushy. She makes me feel very comfortable sharing my inner world.
Written on Nov 04, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Love her. It’s been so helpful to have someone understand what I’ve been through and be able to guide me towards healing.
Written on Sep 28, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Melissa is great. She had such amazing insight that I never thought I needed. I’m grateful for her feedback and guidance.
Written on Jun 18, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melissa has been such a blessing in my life! She is down to earth and full of wisdom. She has helped me equip myself with helpful tools needed to tackle my illness and the challenges that can come with it.
Written on May 18, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Melissa is great! She is a very good listener and always comes ready to help. Her positive attitude and perspective on life experiences has been uplifting. I am grateful for her input and professionalism into this journey called life! You get Better Help with Melissa!!
Written on May 12, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
An amazing councilor that listened and helped guide me through one of the roughest parts of my life. Could not recommend her enough!
Written on Apr 25, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Melissa is an amazing person and I’m very lucky to have her as my counselor. I’ve never had a connection with my counselor where I felt like I was understood. I feel like Melissa gets me and that’s a huge thing for me! She’s just great all around and I’m so thankful to have found her.
Written on Mar 03, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She is a great listener. Always willing to hear me out. Let’s me come to my own decisions and guides me without being pushy. I rather enjoy my time with her and I feel like she is helping me grow in a way I could not do on my own
Written on Feb 09, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She is clearly a very kind person. She's also well equipped with tools and experience to help guide you to a healthier way of thinking. And on a personal note, she's delightful!
Written on Feb 03, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
Melissa helps me sort through my thoughts. She is easy to talk to. She offers helpful tools to help me.
Written on Jan 31, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Melissa is great! I’m an awkward person and don’t really like talking to ppl not even my therapist
Written on Jan 26, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I’m so thankful to be working with Melissa. I felt a positive connection with her during our first session. Melissa listens and validated that my concerns are real. I’m now starting to understand how my stress or fears might be linked to some childhood trauma. I look forward to each session and learning more about myself along with new ways to cope.
Written on Dec 08, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Melissa is a great counselor who listens to your issues first and then creates a great way to help with it. She has no bias and has always had an answer to any of my issues. She is punctual for sessions and periodically messages in-between sessions. She also sends information packets for your specific issue to do on your own time if you would like.
Written on Dec 07, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks
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