- Guilt and shame
- CBT and EMDR
- English and Spanish
About Melissa
Melissa Henry is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with six years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Melissa communicates in English and Spanish.
Her practice includes help with blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication breakdowns, divorce and separation, and feelings of emptiness. She also addresses forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, and questions about life purpose. Melissa lists women’s issues, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, workplace stress, narcissism, and self-love among her focus areas.
Melissa uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep conversations focused on the client's perspective and priorities. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns. She also includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) where appropriate.
In sessions she adapts the discussion and plan to what each person brings. Melissa aims to work collaboratively, adjusting pace and methods as needs change. Her practical approach centers on clear goals and steps people can try between sessions.
People who come to her often want straightforward help sorting difficult feelings and making manageable changes. She guides conversations toward what matters now, and toward small, concrete shifts that fit everyday life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy puts the client's concerns first by structuring sessions around what the person wants to address and by using listening and reflective conversation to clarify goals. This approach helps when someone is carrying guilt, shame, or relationship worries and wants focused, practical talk.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practices alternative ways of thinking and acting. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, and self-critical thinking linked to guilt and shame.
EMDR is a method that works with distressing memories and reactions by using guided bilateral stimulation alongside recall of troubling material. It is sometimes chosen when past events continue to trigger strong emotions or avoidance.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Melissa will work with each person to decide whether Client-Centered conversation, CBT exercises, EMDR, or a mix fits best given their concerns, goals, and comfort level. She adapts methods as progress and needs evolve.
Confirm current session options before booking if you need details about formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. It can also make it simpler to continue care while managing work, childcare, or caregiving responsibilities.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, among other areas listed in her profile.
How does she approach therapy?
Sessions use Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the client's perspective, with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR techniques brought in as useful tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as a counselor.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a LCMHC in North Carolina and a LPC in Virginia, and her listed location is North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.