- Goal focused
- Compassionate listener
- Short-term skills
About Melissa
Melissa Dobson is a licensed mental health counselor who brings 15 years of experience to her work with adults. She practices with a direct, respectful style and aims to make conversations clear and practical. Melissa focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low mood, and relationship and family concerns.
She helps clients who are struggling with self-esteem, motivation, and social anxiety. Melissa also addresses communication problems and feelings of isolation that can come with major life changes. Her work is straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to what feels realistic for each person.
Melissa uses familiar tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to make changes but feel stuck. Solution-Focused Therapy helps keep sessions forward-looking and practical, with small, achievable steps.
In sessions she listens without judgment and adjusts the conversation to each person’s needs. She aims to create short-term strategies and longer-term skills so people can feel more confident handling daily challenges. The style is collaborative and action-focused, with room to process emotional material.
Melissa is licensed in Florida as an LMHC and holds an LPCC credential. Her practice is conducted in English. If someone is interested in starting, they can begin by using the site’s Start Therapy flow to be matched and scheduled.
How Melissa’s Approaches Shape Online Care
Melissa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and then practice different responses that reduce anxiety and improve mood. Motivational Interviewing is used to support people who feel stuck with change by clarifying what matters to them and building motivation step by step.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and pace. That collaborative decision is adjusted as progress is made and goals evolve.
Many people find online therapy helps fit meetings into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time and making it easier to arrange sessions around work or childcare. If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. The focus in remote work remains practical - setting small goals, tracking progress, and using short home practice tasks that fit into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melissa commonly address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and self-esteem issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and action-oriented, focusing on clear steps and practical skills people can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Melissa has 15 years of experience working in mental health settings and supporting people with mood and relationship challenges.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LMHC and an LPCC licensed to practice in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.