How Melissa’s approaches work in online therapy

Melissa commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; this approach is practical for anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and commitment therapy is also part of her work and focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when discomfort is present. She may use motivational interviewing to support people who want to make changes but feel stuck or uncertain about the next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Melissa will listen to each person's goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit their situation. She sees therapy as a collaborative process and adjusts techniques as needed to help clients move toward what matters most to them.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows short check-ins during the day, and messaging supports ongoing processing between scheduled meetings. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to keep progress steady even when schedules change.