Melissa Pickett, LPCC, LPC - Therapist in Kentucky

About Melissa

Melissa Pickett is a licensed professional counselor who has worked in mental health for nine years. She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Kentucky. Parents often seek her out for help when family stress or parenting issues feel overwhelming.

She also works with couples and individuals on relationships and intimacy concerns. Her approach is practical and straightforward. She listens first, then helps set small, doable goals.

Sessions focus on skills you can use at home with children and partners.

Background and approach

She blends structured techniques with time to talk through what’s happening in daily life. Melissa uses cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to address anxiety, depression, and trauma. She also incorporates the Gottman Method when helping couples strengthen communication and solve recurring conflicts.

For obsessive-compulsive symptoms she has experience using exposure-based work. Parents who are juggling grief, parenting stress, or mood changes will find a calm, nonjudgmental space to sort priorities. She pays attention to attachment concerns, body image, shame, and co-occurring issues like substance use.

The goal is clearer thinking and steadier routines at home. Her sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled online by following the site's matching process. Melissa accepts international clients and adapts plans to fit each family's schedule and needs.

Therapeutic approaches used during online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions based on personal values. It helps people tolerate difficult feelings while building a life that fits what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. The Gottman Method centers on improving communication and resolving repeated conflicts in couples, with exercises that help partners connect and problem-solve.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Melissa will talk with each person or family about goals and preferences, then suggest techniques to try. Together they monitor what helps and adjust the plan as needed so work in sessions carries over to daily life.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy families. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when a camera is not convenient, and live chat or text messaging can be used for brief check-ins and between-session support. These options make scheduling easier and let parents fit therapy into school and work routines while keeping therapeutic work practical and actionable.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Melissa address in sessions?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family struggles, grief, parenting, and related issues such as self esteem, intimacy, and anger.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is listening first, then teaching concrete skills. She mixes talk with practical tools from CBT, ACT, DBT, and Gottman methods.

What background and experience does she bring?

Melissa has nine years of experience in mental health and has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families on a range of concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Kentucky. Her license details are KY LPCC 267148 and VA LPC 0701013487.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit varying schedules.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 9 years
Licensed: Kentucky, Virginia
Languages: English

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