- CBT methods
- Solution-focused work
- Guilt and shame focus
About Melissa
Melissa Ford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with three years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and the fallout of major life changes. Her listing also notes work around addictions, relationship and career concerns, and issues like forgiveness, guilt and shame.
Her approach is direct and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and on building skills clients can use right away. She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. Conversations aim to be respectful and straightforward.
In early sessions she and the client map the most pressing concerns and set small, achievable steps. Melissa adapts what they talk about to the person's pace and priorities. She uses tools from CBT to notice thinking patterns and from solution-focused work to highlight strengths and what already helps.
Clients can expect plain language and focused work on what is bothering them now. She also offers space to sort through complicated feelings tied to family, faith, or past events. The aim is steady progress through manageable changes rather than quick fixes.
Practical matters such as scheduling and subscription details are handled through the service's intake process. Prospective clients should follow the listed booking steps to complete the questionnaire and arrange a first session.
How Melissa Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often include simple exercises and homework to practice new ways of thinking that reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows the conversation to strengths and small changes that are already working; it helps people find practical next steps when feeling stuck.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Melissa will work with the client to see which methods fit their needs and goals. Together they decide whether to emphasize CBT skill-building, solution-focused experiments, or a mix of both based on what a person wants to achieve.
The platform handles scheduling and subscription details, so prospective clients should confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow steady follow-up work and concrete exercises between meetings, which supports the CBT and solution-focused work she uses.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, relationship and career concerns, and related topics such as forgiveness, guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build practical steps. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as an LPC in South Carolina.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.