Works with
How Melissa works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Kentucky, Virginia
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Melissa
Melissa Pickett is a licensed professional counselor who has spent nine years in the mental health field. She practices as an LPCC and LPC in Kentucky and focuses on practical support for people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship strain. Melissa aims to make the first sessions feel calm and straightforward so people can begin talking about what matters most.
She uses clear, skill-based methods to help people manage overwhelming emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
Background and approach
Sessions often include concrete tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and skills drawn from dialectical behavior therapy to reduce reactivity and build new habits. Melissa also brings Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and take meaningful steps forward.
Work with Melissa can address a long list of concerns, from grief and trauma to attention challenges, compulsive behaviors, and parenting stress. She also supports people navigating mood disorders, substance-related issues, and intimacy problems. The focus is on small, manageable steps that fit daily life.
Her style is warm and client-centered. Conversations are led by the client's priorities and pace. Melissa combines direct skill teaching with listening and practical problem solving so people leave sessions with a clear next step.
Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. International clients may be matched when appropriate and according to licensure rules.
What Melissa works with
Everything Melissa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Melissa's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Dissociation
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Melissa lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck and then take action that matches their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and finding direction when life feels confusing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and then practicing small changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving relationships.Melissa treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will listen to concerns and try methods that match goals and preferences. If one technique does not fit, she works with the person to adjust plans and try alternatives until they find what helps.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit work into a busy life. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for skill practice and check-ins. Phone sessions can be a simpler option with lower bandwidth needs. Live chat or text works for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when messaging fits a person's routine better. These formats give flexibility while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Melissa
What kinds of concerns does Melissa help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, parenting strain, grief, trauma, ADHD, addictions, bipolar and other mood disorders.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. Sessions blend listening with concrete tools to manage emotions and change habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Melissa has nine years of experience working in mental health settings with a wide range of concerns and age groups.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Kentucky as a KY LPCC and VA LPC.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients may be matched when appropriate.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.