Melissa Ford

Compassionate, practical counseling for life transitions

LPC South Carolina

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Languages: English

About Melissa

Melissa Ford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and life transitions, bringing a pragmatic and compassionate approach to each client's situation.

Background and approach

Her background includes work on self-esteem, motivation, and confidence, as well as addressing addictions and relationship and career concerns. She aims to adapt conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs of each person, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and empathy throughout care.

Melissa also gives attention to caregiver stress, communication difficulties, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love, and women’s issues. Her practice combines practical techniques with supportive guidance to help clients take steps toward clearer goals and improved coping.

Clients who choose her can expect a collaborative stance focused on practical strategies and personal strengths. Melissa frames the work as a partnership that honors the courage it takes to pursue change and seeks to empower people as they move toward greater wellbeing.

Using CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

Melissa often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach typically focuses on practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasizes setting achievable goals and building on existing strengths to produce concrete changes in day-to-day life.

Deciding on the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in early sessions, adjusting methods as needed to fit individual needs and progress.

Online therapy with her is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods or life transitions, while still allowing for structured, goal-focused work adapted to each client's circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Melissa commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and career matters, addictions, and coping with life changes along with related issues like self-esteem and motivation.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach blends practical, goal-oriented techniques with empathic support, tailoring discussions and treatment to each person's needs and preferences.

What is her clinical background?

She has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns in clinical settings.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina, credential SC LPC 10463.

Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?

Her practice is conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are costs and payments handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English