Melissa Moore , LCMHC

Melissa Moore is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who brings a holistic, strengths-based perspective to her work. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Anna Maria College and a Master of Science with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston, and she practices as an LCMHC - a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Her professional background includes work in homes, mental health agencies, hospitals, and school settings, giving her a broad view of how life challenges can affect individuals and families.

Melissa draws on a variety of therapeutic methods to support people facing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, stress, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting difficulties, sleep problems, and other life transitions. She integrates cognitive behavioral approaches with humanistic, solution-focused, person-centered, and expressive therapies, and she has pursued additional training in trauma-focused work to help people process past events and move toward meaningful change.

Outside of her clinical work Melissa enjoys exploring new cultures, spending time outdoors, and caring for animals. She aims to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can use both challenges and strengths to clarify values, set goals, and pursue future endeavors with greater confidence and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Melissa Moore

Melissa practices several evidence-informed approaches to help people address specific concerns and build practical skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties; it is goal-oriented and often involves skill-building exercises. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental attention to thoughts and sensations, which can help with stress management, emotional regulation, and coping with overwhelming feelings. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered method that helps people explore and strengthen their own motivation for change, useful for transitions, habit change, and commitment to treatment.

Choosing the right approach is part of Melissa's collaborative process. She works with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adapts strategies over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy with Melissa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities, and allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult. The format supports practical, skills-based work as well as deeper therapeutic exploration, depending on what the client needs.