- Client-centered approach
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Melvin
Melvin DuBard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 15 years of experience. He works with young adults and others facing stress, anxiety, depression, career uncertainty, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief. He also lists issues such as self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, and compassion fatigue among his areas of focus.
Melvin trained in counselor education and holds an Educational Specialist degree. He combines client-centered principles with solution-focused work and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions often involve spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small, practical changes to day-to-day habits.
His background includes long experience in education and behavioral health. That history informs a straightforward style that aims to make next steps clear. He also brings career development knowledge that can help with job transitions and questions about purpose.
In sessions he uses motivational interviewing to clarify goals and Jungian ideas when exploring deeper personal themes. He frames therapy as collaborative work and aims to help people notice patterns, test changes, and build simple coping skills. International clients are accepted and conversations are held in English.
For young adults feeling behind, lost after school, or stuck at work, Melvin offers practical coaching and counseling tools. He asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin practical planning and goal setting.
How Melvin uses therapy approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping clients set their own goals. In practice this means the therapist reflects concerns back, clarifies what matters to the client, and supports decisions the client wants to make. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves identifying thinking patterns that cause distress and testing small behavioral experiments to change outcomes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melvin will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try first based on goals, preferences, and how quickly practical changes are wanted. That process can include trying CBT exercises, brief solution-focused steps, or motivational interviewing to boost readiness for change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into daily life by removing travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or offering sessions when a flexible schedule is needed. The focus remains on clear goals, practical steps, and checking progress together rather than promising a particular outcome.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, career issues, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, self-esteem, sleep problems, and young adult issues.
How would he work with someone feeling lost after university?
He uses client-centered and solution-focused methods to clarify values and set small goals, and applies CBT to challenge unhelpful thoughts that block progress.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience in counseling and behavioral health, plus additional years working in education.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing from South Carolina with LPC recognition also noted for Oregon.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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