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Melissa Nelson

Supportive, practical mental health care

LMHC Florida

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Melissa

Melissa Nelson is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 12 years of clinical experience. As an LMHC she works with people confronting a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, addictions, ADHD, trauma, and relationship or intimacy issues.

Background and approach

She integrates evidence-informed tools to help clients build coping skills, manage symptoms, and move through life transitions with more clarity. Her style blends a person-focused stance with practical interventions, drawing on client-centered principles alongside cognitive behavioral strategies and motivational interviewing.

Melissa places importance on creating an affirming environment for those exploring identity and communication patterns while also addressing body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and multicultural factors. She offers flexible session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and works with English-speaking clients located in Florida.

To begin the process clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability via the Start Therapy option.

Practical approaches for online therapy and change



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to develop concrete strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or sleep disruption. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist fosters a trusting space and follows the client's pace while supporting personal insight and growth. Motivational Interviewing complements these approaches by helping clients explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change around behaviors such as substance use or other habit patterns.

Melissa approaches treatment as a collaborative process, working with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She partners with clients to adjust techniques over time so the plan evolves as progress is made and circumstances shift.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase convenience and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Melissa work with?
She addresses a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, addictions, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleeping difficulties, and self-esteem struggles.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach combines client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to balance empathy with practical skill building.
What is Melissa's professional background?
She has 12 years of experience working in mental health and brings that clinical background to a variety of presenting concerns and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
Melissa is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with the credential FL LMHC MH13396.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and schedule.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Body imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English