- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT and ACT methods
About Melissa
Melissa Caparitia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with three years of experience. She practices from Connecticut and lists young adult issues among the concerns she helps with, including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and relationship problems.
She uses straightforward, person-focused work. Sessions start by listening to what someone is facing now and what they want to change. Melissa draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a collaborative relationship and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and values.
Melissa also uses Motivational Interviewing when people are unsure about change or facing substance use concerns. That approach supports clearer goals and practical steps. She has experience addressing trauma, grief, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and challenges that come with caregiving and blended families.
Her style is paced to the individual. Conversations cover coping tools, problem-solving, and skills practice that fit everyday life. She supports people working through career stress, identity questions, and the emotional strain of new adult responsibilities.
Melissa accepts international clients and works in English. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules an initial session.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps that reflect those values. Online work with ACT often focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and committing to small, manageable actions that fit daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. In remote sessions CBT typically includes tracking thoughts, testing assumptions, and practicing new skills between meetings to change how someone reacts to stress or anxiety.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change. When used online it concentrates on building motivation and setting achievable next steps, which can help with substance use concerns or other shifts in behavior.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review a client's goals, preferences, and needs and suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can be revisited as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. These practical advantages help people maintain momentum while they work on coping, relationships, and life transitions.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and related concerns such as grief and parenting strain.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach, listening first and then working collaboratively on goals and practical coping skills.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and has three years of clinical experience working with a range of issues including trauma and substance concerns.
Where does she practice and what credentials does she hold?
She is based in Connecticut and holds CT LPC and NY LMHC credentials.
Can someone who lives outside the US work with her?
International clients are accepted and sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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