It can be difficult opening up to people and asking for help. I want to applaud you for taking this first big step towards accomplishing the goals that you have for your mental health. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I have worked in this field for 6 years. I received my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of North Alabama. My approach to treatment is like we are taking a road trip. You are driving and decide where we're headed, how we get there, and where we stop along the way. I sit beside you and hold the road map and make suggestions. If the car breaks down, I don't fix it for you, but help you to figure out the tools you need to address the issue yourself. While I might not have all the answers I am willing to go on this journey with you to help you become the version of yourself that you want to be.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy
AL LPC LPC04482
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Mrs. Melissa is very compassionate , and genuine ! 10/10
Written on Aug 21, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Melissa has shown in the past weeks that she gos above and beyond for her clientele.
Written on Jun 30, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Awesome!!
Written on May 03, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Melissa is knowledgeable, attentive, and creates a safe space in which to share. She has helped me to better self-reflect and puts things into perspective. I highly recommend Melissa!
Written on Mar 23, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Melissa has been great to talk to. She listens, she understands, she try’s to dig deeper into any problem I have had. Best thing I can say is that I feel that she truly cares. I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Aug 06, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I love working with Melissa, she’s very sweet and understanding of my concerns and what’s going and my struggles. She listens to what I have to say and doesn’t interrupt me. Best Therapist in my opinion. Highly recommend working with her.
Written on Jul 30, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem