Melissa Painter

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

LPC Mississippi

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Melissa

Melissa Painter is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem struggles, and a range of life transitions.

Background and approach

With a decade of clinical experience, she aims to create a collaborative space where clients steer the work and she offers guidance, skills, and support tailored to each person’s circumstances. Melissa emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping people develop practical coping strategies and clearer perspectives.

Her practice also addresses caregiver stress, aging and geriatric matters, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, and challenges such as addiction, anger, or impulsivity. Melissa draws from client-centered and solution-focused ideas alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify patterns, set achievable goals, and practice new ways of responding.

She encourages clients to take courageous first steps toward change and partners with them to design a plan that aligns with their values and daily life.

Approaches that guide online therapy and practical benefits

Melissa integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered listening into online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic, nonjudgmental listening and supporting clients to lead the direction of their healing, which can be especially helpful when sorting through grief, life purpose, or relational concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Melissa will work with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and she adapts methods over time so the care fits each person’s needs and life circumstances.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide greater flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and mobility limitations. These formats allow clients to access therapy from home or another convenient location and to use the style of communication that fits them best, whether that means real-time conversation or messaging for brief check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem problems, addictions, and many life transitions including career and caregiver stress.

What kind of therapeutic style can I expect?

The approach blends client-centered listening with solution-focused strategies and cognitive behavioral tools to build skills, change unhelpful patterns, and set practical goals.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

Melissa has 10 years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns, including chronic illness, family issues, and end-of-life matters.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the LPC credential with the designation MS LPC 2720 and practices from Mississippi.

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

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for therapy?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling.

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.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English