Melissa Pitts Johnson , LPC

Melissa Pitts Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 16 years of experience across community mental health, tribal behavioral health, and private practice settings. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, addiction challenges, depression, and those seeking executive and professional coaching, offering practical support grounded in years of clinical work.

In sessions she emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings honestly. Her clinical strengths include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Counseling, which she tailors to each person’s needs. Melissa also integrates yoga practices when appropriate, bringing body-centered tools alongside talk therapy.

She approaches change as a collaborative process, supporting clients to identify goals, build coping skills, and take meaningful steps toward greater well-being. Melissa aims to empower clients through clear strategies and compassionate guidance as they work toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Melissa Pitts Johnson

Melissa uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients lead the conversation and goals are shaped around their personal values and experiences. This approach helps when someone needs support exploring identity, relationships, or life transitions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that identifies and shifts unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is often used to build concrete coping skills and problem-solving strategies.

Motivational Interviewing is another tool in her practice, useful for people ambivalent about change - for example with substance use or lifestyle shifts - by enhancing intrinsic motivation and clarifying personal reasons for taking steps forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Melissa collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and for people who prefer remote care. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from home, while maintaining regular contact and continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists.