- Compassionate listening
- Skill focused work
- Evidence informed
About Melissa
Melissa Harris is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with eight years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety and other life challenges that get in the way of day-to-day functioning.
She creates a calm, compassionate environment where people can talk through painful memories and current worries. Sessions emphasize practical tools for coping, clearer communication, and building emotional strength. Melissa emphasizes small, steady steps rather than quick fixes.
Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and problems with self-esteem and mood. She also helps people facing parenting stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and major life transitions.
Melissa draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to shift unhelpful patterns. Attachment-based and client-centered methods guide conversations about relationships and connection.
People who come to Melissa should expect practical skill-building alongside supportive listening. She helps clients turn insights into habits that improve daily life. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
She creates a calm, compassionate environment where people can talk through painful memories and current worries. Sessions emphasize practical tools for coping, clearer communication, and building emotional strength. Melissa emphasizes small, steady steps rather than quick fixes.
Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and problems with self-esteem and mood. She also helps people facing parenting stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and major life transitions.
Melissa draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to shift unhelpful patterns. Attachment-based and client-centered methods guide conversations about relationships and connection.
People who come to Melissa should expect practical skill-building alongside supportive listening. She helps clients turn insights into habits that improve daily life. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and making changes that feel meaningful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns in thinking and behavior and teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms like worry and low mood. It works well for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Melissa will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. She checks in and adjusts techniques so the work stays practical and relevant.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that helps them focus. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to work well in remote sessions while helping clients build skills for everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melissa commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is Melissa's therapeutic style like?
Her style is compassionate and practical. Sessions mix supportive listening with concrete tools to manage emotions and daily stressors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Melissa has eight years of experience working with adults on a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Tennessee.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and Melissa accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list explicit session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.