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Online therapist

Melvin DuBard

Supportive counseling for life changes

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
South Carolina, Oregon
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Melvin

Melvin DuBard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, and family issues. He draws on 15 years of experience in counseling and education to offer practical support. Melvin aims to make sessions straightforward and respectful.

He keeps language simple and focuses on what people can do next. In sessions he listens first and adapts methods to each person. He uses client-centered work to follow a person's priorities and solution-focused planning to set short-term goals.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps him pinpoint unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Melvin earned an Educational Specialist degree in Counselor Education from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Science in Business Education from Winthrop University. He holds LPC credentials in South Carolina (SC LPC 5783) and Oregon (OR LPC C9303).

His background includes both counseling and years in education, which shape his practical teaching style. Sessions can address issues like trauma, grief, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, anger, and workplace stress. He also supports people dealing with LGBT matters, life changes, and questions about life purpose or midlife transitions.

The goal is to help clients notice patterns and build tools they can use outside sessions. People who choose Melvin can expect a respectful, direct approach that balances listening with concrete steps. He offers several online formats so clients can work in ways that fit their schedules and lives.

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on hearing the client's priorities and building sessions around what they say matters most. This approach helps when people need space to sort feelings or decide what to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts that influence mood and behavior and teaches simple, practical steps to test new responses and reduce distress. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows in on small, achievable goals and early wins to create momentum toward larger change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting based on what helps most in real life.

Online formats offer practical benefits for people with busy schedules or mobility limits. Video calls let conversations feel like in-person sessions, phone work is helpful for flexibility, and live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins or coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to practice new skills in everyday settings.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, career and family issues, trauma and grief, intimacy and sleeping problems, anger, and related concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions begin with listening to what matters to the client, then use client-centered care, CBT, and solution-focused planning to set clear steps forward.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He brings 15 years of experience in counseling and related fields combined with a background in education.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with licenses SC LPC 5783 and OR LPC C9303, and is based in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a cancellable subscription; to begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
South Carolina, Oregon
Languages
English

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