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Online therapist

Melissa McHenry

Practical, compassionate support for life changes

Credentials
LPC, LCPC
Experience
23 years
Licensed in
Illinois, Missouri
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Melissa

Melissa McHenry offers straightforward support for people facing stressful life moments. She keeps sessions focused and practical so parents can use what they learn right away. Melissa speaks plainly and meets people where they are, respecting each persons story and pace.

She holds two masterlevel degrees, one in adult psychology and one in child psychology. Melissa is licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, in Illinois.

Background and approach

She brings 23 years of professional experience to her work and adapts conversations to each clients needs. Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and grief. She also has experience with selfinjurious behavior, posttraumatic stress, domestic violence, anger, selfesteem, career difficulties, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

Melissa aims to be sensitive and compassionate in every session. In sessions she collaborates with clients to shape the plan and the pace. That means setting clear, achievable steps and checking in about what helps.

Her approach is practical and peoplecentered rather than onesizefitsall. Taking a first step can feel hard, and Melissa acknowledges that courage. She emphasizes a respectful, tailored dialog and works to make each session useful and understandable for the person seeking support.

Evidencebased approaches and online care

Melissa uses evidencebased therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach involves cognitive techniques that help identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more balanced thinking. That method is useful for stress, anxiety, low mood, and problems that come from overwhelming thinking patterns.

Another approach focuses on traumainformed strategies that slow things down and help people feel more stable before addressing painful memories. These techniques aim to build safety and coping skills so difficult topics can be handled more effectively.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Melissa will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. She collaborates to adjust methods over time so the plan fits the clients needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and textbased messaging to make therapy more flexible. These options let people schedule around work, caregiving, and other commitments while keeping therapy accessible from home. The variety of formats also allows followup support between video sessions when shorter checkins are helpful.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Melissa commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and grief among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and personfocused, with tailored conversations and steps meant to be useful between visits.
How much experience does she have?
Melissa has 23 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and is licensed in Illinois with license numbers MO LPC 2024039437 and IL LCPC 180005358.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and textbased messaging.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
23 years
Licensed
Illinois, Missouri
Languages
English

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