- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship patterns
- Practical coping skills
About Melissa
Melissa Harris is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, and other life challenges listed in her practice profile. Melissa focuses on practical steps people can take to manage distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
Her approach mixes straightforward conversation with hands-on techniques. Sessions aim to clarify what is most urgent, try out skills for coping, and adjust strategies that are not working. She uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to address anxious thoughts and avoidant patterns.
Attachment-based ideas inform how she looks at relationship patterns and closeness issues. Client-centered principles guide the pace and focus so each person sets the goals. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are offered for building emotional regulation and distress tolerance when needed.
Melissa often helps people who feel stuck after a loss or a big life change. She also supports those dealing with long-term conditions such as chronic pain or mood disorders by working on practical daily routines and communication skills. Her work includes addressing issues connected to adoption, caregiver stress, and identity concerns.
Sessions are intended to be collaborative and goal-focused. People who prefer clear steps, skill practice, and honest discussion about progress tend to find this style a good fit. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
How Melissa brings therapeutic approaches into online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values. It helps when worry or avoidance gets in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety and mood concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication, which can help with intimacy and trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the client's needs. This is a collaborative process where methods are adjusted based on what helps in practice.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online and in-person options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use skills learned in session in the same environments where they need them. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, ACT, and DBT skills to work across video or phone formats, and Melissa will discuss which setup best supports each person's goals.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and related areas listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends practical skill training with reflective conversation, using approaches like CBT and ACT to address thoughts and behaviors and DBT skills for emotion regulation.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a licensed counselor working with adults on a range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.