- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Person-centered focus
About Melissa
Melissa Dawicki is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 17 years of behavioral health experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Melissa practices from South Carolina and conducts work with people in clinical and telehealth settings.
Melissa begins by getting to know each person and understanding what they need. She uses person-centered ideas so the conversation stays focused on the person rather than on labels. She also draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and on mindfulness skills to build awareness and ease. Sessions include practical steps and small skills to use between meetings.
Her background includes community mental health, emergency room work, private practice, and telehealth. That variety means she has experience with short-term crisis contacts and longer-term therapy. Melissa notes that some concerns are deep rooted and may take time and active participation to address.
Scheduling is done to avoid double bookings; she checks messages several times on weekdays and has set office hours aligned with Eastern Time. She asks that people follow general guidelines around appointments and cancellations to keep treatment consistent.
Before starting, clients complete basic paperwork and emergency contact information as part of informed consent and mandated reporting procedures. Melissa does not accept cases where substance abuse or addiction is the chief complaint. International clients are not accepted; sessions are provided in English.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It encourages identifying personal values and taking small steps toward them, which can help when anxiety or avoidance limit social life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches specific skills to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns and actions. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and support clearer decision making. Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up. Together they will try approaches and adjust what is used based on what helps and what feels manageable. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people find audio-only meetings use less bandwidth or feel less exposing, while video lets the therapist and client read facial cues. Ask about current session choices when you schedule so you can pick what fits your routine.Areas of expertise
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Maine, West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses person-centered conversation alongside cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness skills to help identify patterns and build practical coping steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of behavioral health experience across community mental health, emergency room, private practice, and telehealth settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - holding SC LPC and WV LPC credentials and is based in South Carolina.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to know how meetings are conducted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.