- Client-Centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Melissa
Melissa Quigley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 12 years of experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, grief, depression, substance concerns, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, and attention challenges. She also supports those dealing with burnout, attachment or abandonment worries, body image, and fertility stress.
Her style is straightforward and interactive. Sessions tend to be conversational and practical. She listens to what is most pressing and then helps people try small changes they can use between meetings.
Melissa has worked across intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs, and in community behavioral health agencies. She has experience supervising clinicians and directing programs that connected services with schools and families in the Philadelphia region. She has also provided private practice care to adults with a variety of concerns.
In clinical work she draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. That means she will pay attention to what matters to the person in front of her, offer ways to test thoughts and behaviors, teach simple attention and breathing practices, and discuss how past patterns affect current relationships.
Practical skills and small experiments are common in sessions. Melissa also uses reflective listening and goal-focused planning to help people notice progress. People who are nervous about social situations or public speaking often find these stepwise approaches useful to practice in real life.
How her methods translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and what matters most to them; it involves reflective listening and helping clients find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try concrete behavioral experiments to test them, which can be useful for anxiety, mood, and social fears.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Melissa will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences, and will adjust over time based on progress and feedback.
The biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm current options before scheduling. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday settings and bring real-life situations into sessions for discussion and role play.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, ADHD, and related issues listed on her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is interactive and down-to-earth. She uses client-centered conversation, CBT techniques, mindfulness exercises, and motivational interviewing to address goals.
How much experience does she have?
Melissa has 12 years of professional experience across outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, community behavioral health, supervision roles, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.