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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and ACT methods
About Melissa
Melissa Harris, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee, has eight years of clinical experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and ADHD. She works with individuals on relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, parenting concerns, eating difficulties, bipolar disorder, depression, and other life changes. Melissa uses a mix of approaches she finds effective to address each person's concerns.
In sessions she focuses on practical skills and clear goals. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try new behaviors. That can mean learning strategies to manage anxiety, practicing communication skills, or developing routines that support mood stability.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice their values and take small steps toward them. Attachment-based ideas inform her focus on how early relationships affect current connections.
Melissa includes emotion regulation tools from dialectical behavior approaches when strong feelings get in the way. She also uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on each person's concerns and goals. These methods are combined in ways that match what a client brings to the room.
Clients can expect straightforward feedback and concrete practices to try between meetings. She helps people plan next steps and track progress over time. The aim is clearer thinking, better coping, and more workable daily routines.
Melissa accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice their values and take small, committed steps toward them while learning to live with uncomfortable feelings. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people change interaction styles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melissa will collaborate with each client to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts strategies based on how a client responds and reviews progress together.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Choosing online work can help maintain consistency during life changes and let people use therapy time more efficiently.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting strains, bipolar disorder, depression, and many other life challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral tools, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based perspectives, and dialectical behavior techniques focused on emotion regulation.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a practicing clinician.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) holding a Tennessee LPC license and practices with a Tennessee location listed.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.