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Melissa Campbell

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Melissa

Melissa Campbell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who brings 17 years of clinical experience as a therapist to a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

Background and approach

She works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, and self-esteem concerns, and also supports those coping with sleep and eating issues, intimacy-related problems, parenting and family stress, anger, career transitions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Additional areas of focus include body image, caregiver strain, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, obsessions and compulsions, postpartum depression, social anxiety, women’s issues, and workplace concerns. Her style is described as warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on sensitivity and respect.

Melissa draws on cognitive and humanistic ideas to shape treatment, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques to develop practical strategies and personal insight. She adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s needs and goals rather than relying on rigid labels or one-size-fits-all methods.

Melissa encourages clients who are ready to pursue greater well-being and more satisfying relationships to take the first step; she offers collaborative support designed to empower change and build coping skills over time.

Approaches for Online Care and Practical Change

Melissa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online work by helping clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete strategies to change behaviors and manage symptoms, which is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to explore values-guided action and present-moment acceptance, supporting clients who want to build psychological flexibility when facing difficult thoughts or feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melissa collaborates with each person to determine what methods fit their needs and goals. She tailors interventions based on the client’s preferences, life context, and what helps them make steady progress, adjusting tools and focus as the work evolves.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for busy schedules or geographic constraints. These formats allow ongoing skill practice, timely check-ins, and regular support while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Melissa commonly address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, self-esteem problems, and a range of related issues such as sleep and eating struggles, parenting and career stress, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is warm and interactive, blending cognitive-behavioral and humanistic techniques to create a respectful, client-centered process focused on practical skills and personal insight.
What level of experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 17 years of experience as a practicing therapist and has spent many years working in mental health more broadly, bringing seasoned clinical judgment to treatment planning.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
Melissa holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Pennsylvania with licence number PA LPC PC010380.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for working together?
She offers several online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English