- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- ACT and CBT methods
About Melissa
Melissa Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Melissa also supports people dealing with eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with major life changes.
Her approach draws on proven methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. In sessions she focuses on what is happening now and how past family patterns influence choices and feelings today. She helps people notice repeated roles, communication patterns, and expectations carried over from the family of origin.
Sessions are practical and focused on skills and understanding. Melissa uses specific exercises, behavioral strategies, and reflective conversation to address day-to-day problems like workplace stress, communication breakdowns, and struggles with motivation or mood. She also assists with managing symptoms linked to ADHD and mood disorders while addressing relational patterns that affect intimacy and connection.
People often come to her wanting clearer boundaries, better communication, or ways to reduce anxiety and avoidant behaviors. She supports parents managing parenting strain and those navigating grief or major life transitions. Her work includes coaching elements when clients want practical steps alongside therapy.
Her practice accepts English-speaking international clients. Prospective clients are asked to follow the provider's sign-up process to confirm session options and scheduling before booking.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Melissa commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in her work. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it focuses on small, value-driven actions to move forward. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns, and it helps people understand and change recurring roles and closeness patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That means trying an approach, checking how it helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to one path from the start.
The original profile does not list specific supported session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats may work better for slower bandwidth or when a quick coaching-style session is preferred, while others suit longer, in-depth work. Confirm the available formats and scheduling details during the sign-up process so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, mood disorders, and parenting strain.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is pragmatic and skills-focused, using conversation plus exercises from evidence-based approaches to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Melissa has eight years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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