- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Career development support
About Melvin
Melvin DuBard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina and Oregon with 15 years of experience. He helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, social anxiety and phobia, and problems around relationships and family. He also works with issues like grief, trauma and abuse, sleep trouble, anger, and questions about sexuality and life purpose.
He trained in counselor education, holding an Ed.S. degree from the University of South Carolina and a B.S. in Business Education from Winthrop University. He also holds the LPC credential and has a background in education and career development. That mix informs how he approaches work with clients who want change in everyday life.
In session he uses client-centered and solution-focused methods alongside cognitive behavioral ideas. He looks at thought patterns that can get in the way, and then helps create steps to address them. Sessions tend to focus on practical strategies and short-term goals that fit a client's situation.
Melvin draws on motivational interviewing to clarify values and on Jungian ideas when exploring personal meaning. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where the person identifies goals and Melvin helps map ways to reach them. He aims to teach skills people can use on their own after sessions.
He accepts clients in English and works with international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's perspective and priorities. In practice this means sessions emphasize listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and shaping goals from the client's own concerns. It helps with motivation and deciding what to tackle first.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and to build new behavioral habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, and social fear because it gives concrete tools for managing symptoms.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. It focuses on clarifying values and increasing the willingness to try small steps toward goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past attempts, and what feels workable. Together they will choose methods and adjust them as progress is made so the plan stays practical and relevant.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make fitting therapy into a busy day easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people try strategies between meetings and bring real-life situations into discussion without promising any particular outcome.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, social anxiety and phobia, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, sleep problems, anger, and career questions.
How would he approach my social anxiety?
He uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thought patterns and try practical steps for facing situations gradually.
What experience does he have?
He brings 15 years of clinical experience plus prior work in education and career development.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in South Carolina and Oregon and is based in South Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.