Melissa Quigley

Compassionate, experienced counselor guiding practical change

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Melissa

Melissa Quigley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who brings 12 years of clinical experience to her practice. She has worked across intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, community behavioral health agencies, and independent practice settings, and has experience in clinical supervision and program leadership.

Background and approach

Her background includes crisis management and de-escalation training, informing a calm, steady approach when supporting people through high-stress moments. She focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addiction, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Additional areas of attention include attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, body image, codependency, substance use concerns, fertility-related distress, and guilt and shame. Melissa blends evidence-informed tools with a warm, interactive manner and adapts treatment plans to each person's goals and needs.

Clients can expect a respectful, compassionate clinician who values collaboration. Melissa emphasizes tailoring sessions to the individual, offering support, encouragement, and practical strategies to help navigate life changes and build coping skills.

Therapeutic approaches and online accessibility

Melissa commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy into her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical skills for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s own perspective guides the pace and focus of sessions, which can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and processing difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Melissa works together with each person to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time based on progress and feedback. This teamwork helps ensure interventions feel relevant and manageable for daily life.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to offer structured CBT techniques, client-centered support, and mindfulness practices in ways that align with a client’s routine and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Melissa commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her manner is open, warm, and interactive, and she uses client-centered techniques alongside evidence-informed approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based strategies.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She has 12 years of experience working in settings such as intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, community behavioral health agencies, and independent practice while also performing clinical supervision and program leadership.

What credentials and location are on record?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with licence number PA LPC PC012279.

Can she work with people who live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services in English.

In which formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

What should I know about cost and payment?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Melissa?

Begin 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 Grief Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English