- CBT methods
- Mindfulness tools
- Faith-informed support
About Melva
Melva Hartzog is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship concerns, and issues such as guilt and shame. Sessions also address identity questions, career strain, ADHD, and other life transitions.
Her work combines practical talk therapy with attention to a person's spiritual values when that matters to them. Melva uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them against real situations. She also draws on existential ideas to help clients consider meaning and choice in difficult moments.
Mindfulness techniques are part of sessions when they can help lower intensity and bring focus to the present. Motivational Interviewing is used for clients who want to clarify goals and take small steps toward change. Together these methods are intended to help people manage symptoms and make clearer decisions about relationships, work, and personal values.
Melva describes herself as multicultural competent and recognizes how faith, culture, and identity shape how someone understands guilt or shame. She offers a straightforward, respectful approach and works with each person to set realistic steps forward. Her background includes theological training alongside counseling practice, which some clients find helpful when faith and belief matter to healing.
People looking for an LPC in Pennsylvania can expect short, focused sessions that mix practical skills and thoughtful reflection. Before booking, confirm the current session formats and scheduling details so they match personal needs.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Melva uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that feed guilt or shame and then test those thoughts with real-life experiments. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and repetitive self-criticism because it focuses on concrete steps and small behavior changes.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that calm strong emotions and make it easier to reflect before reacting. Mindfulness supports work on panic, social anxiety, and persistent worry by strengthening moment-to-moment awareness.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She will help clients decide together which approach or combination fits their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice is revisited as progress is made and circumstances change.
The profile does not specify exact session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and allow sessions to fit around work, caregiving, or long commutes. It can also allow shorter check-ins when life is busy or provide a way to practice skills between in-person commitments. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep therapy practical and usable in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns. The profile lists additional focuses such as abandonment, forgiveness, and self-love.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and Mindfulness to lower emotional intensity. Existential ideas help clients consider meaning and personal choices.
What is her experience and background?
She has three years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds a Master of Divinity degree. Her background includes work that integrates spiritual and cultural perspectives.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC licensed in Pennsylvania. Her location is listed as Pennsylvania.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about formats?
The profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled and how do subscriptions work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details depend on the chosen plan.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.