- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Evidence-based methods
About Melissa
Melissa Stahl is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 11 years of experience practicing in Florida. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and issues around motivation and confidence. Melissa also supports clients facing grief, trauma, addictions, and challenges related to intimacy and family problems.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps that can be used between meetings. She adjusts discussions and plans to the concerns a person brings, and she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work.
Melissa has worked across different settings over her career, helping people cope with life changes such as divorce, blended family challenges, and aging concerns. She also addresses attachment-related struggles, codependency, communication problems, and issues like guilt, shame, and forgiveness. This background informs how she helps people untangle relationship patterns and rebuild confidence.
When trauma, grief, or addiction is involved, sessions balance immediate coping skills with longer-term strategies for recovery and stability. For people dealing with bipolar mood concerns, eating issues, or compassion fatigue, the focus is on symptom management and improving day-to-day functioning.
Melissa conducts sessions in English and works with adults in Florida. She asks new clients to complete an initial questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can get started with a clear plan.
How her approaches translate to online work
Melissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is problem-focused work that breaks larger concerns into small, manageable steps and teaches coping skills for anxiety and stress. This helps people who feel overwhelmed by social situations or life transitions by giving clear techniques to try between sessions. Another approach emphasizes relationship and communication strategies. These methods look at patterns in how people interact and teach new ways to express needs and set boundaries, which can help with intimacy and family problems.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review a client’s goals, current struggles, and preferences and then recommend techniques to try. Plans can be adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what is not, so the work evolves with the client’s needs.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the provided profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people continue regular work on anxiety, relationships, and coping skills from wherever they are located in Florida, while a licensed counselor helps guide the process.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, addictions, intimacy concerns, and related family and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She uses practical steps and evidence-based techniques to address symptoms and behavior.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of professional work experience in counseling and mental health settings.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients located in Florida.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.