Melissa Mee

Experienced LCPC blending practicality and compassion

LCPC Idaho

Experience: 19 years in practice
Focus areas: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Melissa

Melissa Mee is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Idaho with 19 years of clinical experience. She draws on a blend of practical, evidence-informed methods to help people navigate depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, and a range of life transitions.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and boundary issues, career stress, and compassion fatigue, as well as additional areas such as aging and caregiver stress, dissociation, and post-traumatic stress.

Her approach is warm, down-to-earth, and client-focused, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered practices to tailor care to each person’s needs. Melissa emphasizes collaboration and meeting clients where they are, helping them identify values, develop coping strategies, and pursue practical steps toward goals.

She welcomes conversations about faith-related struggles, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, and life purpose, and adapts methods to the complexity of mood disorders and seasonal challenges. Melissa works in English and provides services to clients located in Idaho.

Her licensing information is ID LCPC LCPC-5144. Prospective clients are invited to reach out and explore whether her style and areas of focus fit their current needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to mood and anxiety problems, offering practical strategies for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying values and learning to accept difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful action, which can be useful for grief, trauma responses, and chronic stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing an empathic, nonjudgmental space where a therapist listens closely and supports a person's own capacity for growth.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Melissa works with clients to explore which combination of methods fits their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the treatment aligns with what matters most to the individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals without rearranging life around appointments, and they support ongoing work on coping skills, values-based actions, and problem-solving across day-to-day challenges.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Melissa address?

She works with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family matters, anger, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is described as warm, practical, and down-to-earth, and she aims to meet clients where they are while tailoring methods to individual needs.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

Melissa has 19 years of experience working with people facing mood disorders, trauma, life transitions, and related challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a licensed clinical professional counselor with the designation LCPC and license ID LCPC LCPC-5144 in the state of Idaho.

Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?

Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressDissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Idaho

Languages

English