LPCC, 11 years of experience
Hi, I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio. I've been providing outpatient therapy to clients all over Ohio for the past 11 years. I love meeting with people and finding out their personal goals and challenges and then creating a therapeutic approach that is unique to the individual and their needs. Creating a strong alliance with each and every client I see helps me to achieve this. This is what makes therapy successful!
It's normal for someone to feel nervous meeting a new counselor for the first time. I like to make a client comfortable right away and let them know what counseling sessions with me will be like. I ask a series of questions to get to know you and to understand what it is that you would like to gain from going to therapy.
I'm always able to meet people right where they're at in their journey and help them in finding a path that begins leading them toward their best selves.
Most of my experience is in working with women of all ages, working through major life transitions and addressing mental health struggles. I also have experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma.
I tend to draw from a variety of methods as each client's needs are unique. I have extensive experience using Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, trauma-focused therapy, therapy with a spiritual focus, Jungian therapy, and mindfulness-based therapies.
6 ratings with written reviews
July 29, 2025
I absolutely adore Melissa. She is so kind and patient focused. I’ve had therapists who just talk at me after saying one thing, but Melissa really listens and wants to know what you feel would work for you, and incorporates that into her work. I was extremely nervous working with a new therapist after so long, but Melissa made me feel calm, comfortable, and heard almost immediately in our first session. I cannot recommend her enough!
June 26, 2025
Melissa is excellent. Her calm demeanor makes her easy to talk to. She pays attention to detail and appears to be solution-oriented. She asks questions that will make you want to search within. I’m glad that we align.
February 17, 2025
Melissa has been absolutely amazing. She’s helped me face challenges, and she’s given me insight on my own thought patterns as well as those around me. I appreciate her so much!!!