- CBT focus
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client-centered work
About Melissa
Melissa Pitts Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 16 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and related issues such as sleep trouble and low self-esteem. Melissa also lists work with trauma, post-traumatic stress, panic attacks, and cultural or multicultural concerns.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely to what matters to each person. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and practice new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused methods help people find small, achievable steps when change feels hard.
Melissa has worked in community mental health, tribal behavioral health, and private practice. That range informs how she plans sessions and follows up with real-life strategies. She sometimes brings in yoga techniques when appropriate and when a client wants them, as an adjunct to talk-based work.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and concrete tools for everyday challenges. Clients can expect to discuss current problems, try practical exercises, and set short-term steps to test between meetings. The emphasis is on what helps in daily life rather than medical labels or quick fixes.
She practices in Oklahoma and works in English. For people considering a first session, Melissa asks that they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their initial meeting through the online booking options provided.
How Melissa uses evidence-based approaches online
Melissa often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress and practicing concrete alternatives. This approach is useful for anxiety, panic, depression, and sleep problems.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaborative planning. It helps clients clarify what matters to them and sets priorities together rather than imposing a fixed plan.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melissa will review your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That plan can change over time based on how the techniques fit your life and needs. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels manageable.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy around work or family commitments and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, use screen-shared worksheets, or try mindfulness and breathing exercises together. Confirm the current session formats before booking to know which specific options are offered and how they will be scheduled.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Melissa supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, sleep problems, and related issues like panic and low self-esteem.
What is her therapy style like?
She works in a practical, client-centered way that emphasizes listening, setting goals, and using tools you can apply between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
Melissa has 16 years of professional experience, including work in community mental health, tribal behavioral health, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.