- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
About Melissa
Melissa McMahon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, trauma, relationship and family issues, and problems with sleep, eating, and self-esteem.
She has worked in a range of settings and with different age groups over her career. That variety shaped how she writes goals and plans treatment. She focuses on practical skills and clearer thinking to help people manage symptoms and day-to-day challenges.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In sessions she talks through current problems, teaches coping skills, and practices ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She adapts techniques to each person's needs rather than sticking to one method.
Melissa aims to make sessions straightforward and approachable. She invites feedback so sessions can change if something is not helping. People often work on concrete steps they can use between meetings, such as new routines, communication strategies, or emotion-regulation practices.
Her background includes long-term clinical work and ongoing professional learning. That experience informs how she helps people facing life transitions, addiction struggles, trauma recovery, or relationship conflicts. She encourages realistic, manageable steps toward better daily functioning.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful working relationship. The therapist reflects what someone says and helps them identify their own goals and strengths, which can be useful for issues like low self-esteem or family problems.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses straightforward exercises to challenge unhelpful thoughts and develop new routines, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which many people find helpful for anger, impulsivity, or relationship conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean trying different techniques and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.
The practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Confirm the session formats available before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it simpler to keep regular appointments and use tools like worksheets or skill practice between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as sleep, eating, and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and person-focused. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, and DBT tools to teach coping skills and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
Melissa has 25 years of clinical experience working in a variety of care settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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