- Stress and anxiety
- ADHD and focus
- CBT ACT mindfulness
About Melissa
Melissa Berkley is an Oklahoma-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, motivation and self-esteem concerns. She also assists people coping with attention and focus difficulties often associated with ADHD, and with life transitions that leave them unsure of next steps.
She uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people name what’s bothering them and try manageable changes. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings - thought work, behavior experiments, and present-moment attention. Melissa combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with mindfulness techniques to help reduce overwhelm and build clearer routines.
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She breaks larger problems into smaller steps and helps people test what actually works for them. Expect sessions that look at thoughts, habits, and everyday demands like sleep, work, and relationships rather than only talking about feelings.
Melissa has supported clients with grief, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship strain, and career uncertainty. She also addresses attachment concerns, family of origin issues, body image, compulsive behaviors, and isolation or loneliness. Her work includes practical strategies for sleep, concentration, and managing intense emotion.
Sessions are held for adults and are conducted in English. Before booking, users should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the platform match process.
How Melissa uses ACT, CBT and mindfulness online
Melissa blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness to focus on practical change. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors and helps people test new ways of responding to stress, anxiety, and mood problems. ACT emphasizes values-based steps and learning to act despite difficult feelings, which can help with procrastination, motivation, and life transitions.Mindfulness practices are used to build awareness of moments and physical states like sleep or agitation, and to create short daily habits that support attention and mood. The therapist works together with the client to decide which approach or combination fits best, using small experiments and feedback to adjust the plan over time.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the platform lists available options at sign-up. The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into busy schedules, making shorter check-ins possible, and reducing commute time so therapy can be easier to schedule around school or a first job. Online sessions can also let people use audio-only or lower-bandwidth options if that suits their day. Licensed professionals help you adapt the methods to your everyday life and goals.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, parenting strain, self-esteem, attention and focus issues, and life transitions among other concerns.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on thought work, behavior changes, and mindfulness you can use day to day.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Oklahoma and practices with that credential in the state.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.