- Blended family issues
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Melissa
Melissa Caparitia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York. She has three years of clinical experience. She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and family concerns, and issues tied to life transitions including blended family challenges.
Her work is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions begin with practical conversation about current concerns and goals. She uses client-centered methods to create a respectful working relationship and listens for what matters most to each person. Melissa also draws on cognitive behavioral tools and acceptance-based ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take steps that match their values.
She often supports people coping with grief, parenting strain, postpartum concerns, and caregiver stress. Melissa also works with those facing substance use struggles, anger, dissociation, and past sexual or domestic violence. Blended family issues are a named focus, so she can talk about stepparenting, merging routines, and co-parenting tensions as they affect an individual.
Sessions are practical and paced to the individual. Melissa uses motivational interviewing techniques to build readiness for change and to set small achievable steps. Conversations include skill practice, problem-solving, and planning for real-life situations at home or work.
She conducts work in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Melissa uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that fit their values. ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, and for people trying to move forward despite tough emotions.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that keep problems going and to practice different skills. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, and practical problems like sleep, worry, and behavioral changes.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Melissa will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try methods out, and adjust as needed. The process is gradual and focused on what works for the individual.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people practice new skills in the settings where they live and work while keeping the focus on real-world changes.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as postpartum depression and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, focusing on clear goals, listening, and problem-solving. She uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change.
What experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience and has worked with people facing trauma, family problems, substance use, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials listed as CT LPC and NY LMHC and is located in Connecticut.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.