- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Emotionally focused work
About Melissa
Melissa Dawicki is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing from South Carolina with 17 years of behavioral health experience. She supports adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family difficulties, sleep problems, career concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and life changes.
Melissa begins by getting to know each person and what brought them to therapy. She listens for current struggles and daily habits that keep problems going. Sessions focus on practical steps, checking in on what’s working, and adjusting the plan based on client feedback.
Her background includes work in community mental health, hospital emergency departments, private practice, and telehealth. That variety means she has seen people in crisis and people wanting steady support for emotional challenges. She uses techniques drawn from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, and solution-focused methods.
In practice, Melissa asks for active participation and regular communication. She notes that deep-rooted issues take time and benefit from consistent work between sessions. She does not take cases where substance abuse or addiction is the chief complaint.
Her schedule is weekday based and she checks messages multiple times a day Monday through Thursday. New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session through the online booking flow.
How Melissa’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on learning to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that reflect personal values. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and feeling lost after big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings, and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, reflection, and collaboration so the person feels heard and can set their own goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melissa will talk with each person about their goals, try techniques in session, and adjust what she uses based on what helps. That makes the process collaborative rather than a fixed prescription.
The biography notes telehealth experience but does not list specific session formats here, so confirm which formats are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different locations within the same time zone. Melissa’s weekday schedule and message response times are described in her profile, and she asks new clients to use the matching questionnaire and booking button to arrange the first appointment.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Maine, West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, career concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses client-centered listening combined with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of behavioral health experience across community mental health, emergency rooms, private practice, and telehealth settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina and also holds LPC credentials for West Virginia. She practices from South Carolina and works on Eastern Time.
Can non-English speakers work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The biography describes telehealth work but does not list specific session formats here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online booking flow.
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.