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Dr. Brenda S Melton

Compassionate, experienced counselor focused on change

LPC Missouri

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method
Languages
English
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About Brenda

Dr. Brenda S Melton is a licensed professional counselor in Missouri who integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into a practical, goal-oriented practice.

Background and approach

With 25 years of clinical experience, she helps people address addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and major life transitions. Her work centers on identifying unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior and building realistic skills to manage emotions and make lasting changes.

Dr. Melton emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore painful memories, communication challenges, and issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and financial or life-purpose questions.

She brings an array of approaches including elements of psychodynamic and trauma-focused work as well as relationship tools from the Gottman Method to suit individual needs. Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting, practical coping strategies, and support for navigating grief, guilt, shame, panic, and post-traumatic stress.

As a clinician who values empowerment, Dr. Melton encourages those ready to pursue change to take the first steps; she offers tailored guidance to help clarify priorities, develop healthier patterns, and move toward greater wellbeing.

Applying proven approaches to online care

Dr. Melton commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies for changing behaviors and emotions, which is useful for anxiety, mood disorders, and coping with life changes. She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of trauma and abuse, using techniques that help process distressing memories and reduce their impact on daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process in her practice. She works with each person to consider symptoms, personal history, and goals, then tailors interventions and adjusts methods over time so the therapy fits the individual's needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and consistency of care. These options make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions, access support from different locations within Missouri, and select a format that feels most comfortable for communication and progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with addictions, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as mood disorders, panic, and post-traumatic stress.
What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?
Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches, and she also uses techniques from the Gottman Method for relationship work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dr. Melton brings 25 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including addictions, family and relationship issues, and trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Missouri license MO LPC 001828 and practices in Missouri.
Can someone who speaks another language work with her?
She provides services in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients may meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability and preference.
How does pricing and payment work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are offered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English