- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Spiritual integration available
About Melva
Melva Hartzog is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, and social anxiety and phobia. She also supports those dealing with life changes, ADHD, panic attacks, and issues related to identity and culture.
She uses practical, talk-based methods in sessions. Melva draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, existential questions about meaning, and motivational interviewing techniques. Sessions focus on clear steps a person can try between meetings as well as ways to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Melva also brings a background that includes attention to faith and spiritual perspectives for people who want that included. She holds a Master of Divinity and integrates spiritual considerations when clients request them. She states her approach is multicultural informed and attentive to issues of race, gender, and sexual orientation.
In the room she aims for straightforward, respectful conversation. People can expect to talk through current struggles, identify small workable changes, and practice skills to reduce overwhelming feelings. She highlights the role of social, career, and interpersonal life in overall wellbeing.
Her practice addresses specific topics such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, domestic violence, guilt and shame, self-love, and women’s issues. Melva frames therapy as collaborative and focused on what a person wants to change next.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Melva commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in practical ways. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be practiced together during sessions and used as homework between meetings. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and ground someone when anxiety rises.She also draws on Existential Therapy to look at meaning, values, and life choices when those questions feel important. This approach invites reflection about what matters most and can help people facing loss, career shifts, or identity questions. Figuring out which mix of methods fits someone is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with the client to try approaches and adjust based on what helps most.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can be useful when someone prefers a shorter or quieter check-in rather than a longer in-person appointment.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melva help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and social anxiety and phobia among other topics.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style blends practical talk therapy with CBT tools, mindfulness exercises, existential reflection, and motivational interviewing to set small, doable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience providing counseling services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.