- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Melissa
Melissa Melson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with six years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Melissa focuses on practical steps clients can use to manage hard moments and make clearer decisions.
Her sessions combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try different behaviors, and learn emotion regulation tools. Melissa also uses mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness and supports trauma-focused work when past events continue to cause distress.
She approaches work in a straightforward, respectful way and adapts conversations to what each person needs. Sessions typically include goal-setting, skill practice, and review of what worked between meetings. Melissa is open to discussing scheduling needs and will try to accommodate occasional timing requests.
Her background includes clinical work with a range of concerns connected to relationships, caregiving stress, chronic illness, substance use, and first responder-related issues. That experience informs how she helps people plan practical coping strategies and safety steps when needed.
Melissa conducts therapy in English and maintains her practice in Michigan. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details using the site process described below.
How Melissa applies evidence-based approaches online
Melissa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. DBT provides concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills to manage intense feelings and improve communication.She also integrates mindfulness techniques to help people notice how they react in social situations and reduce habitual reactivity. When past traumatic events are a focus, trauma-informed methods guide careful processing at a pace the client can manage. The therapist and client decide together which approaches fit the client's goals and comfort level; this is a collaborative process that evolves as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions fit around work, medical appointments, caregiving, or travel because they remove commuting time and can be scheduled more flexibly. If someone prefers shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video, mention that when completing the matching questionnaire so scheduling can reflect practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Melissa address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related concerns such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions emphasize practical skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, along with mindfulness and trauma-focused techniques when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
Melissa has six years of professional experience as a counselor working with these concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan and conducts practice from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.