- ACT methods
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness skills
About Melissa
Melissa Dawicki is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 17 years of behavioral health experience. She is based in South Carolina and works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, sleeping problems, career stress, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Melissa draws on practical, evidence-informed methods in sessions. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness techniques. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning tools to manage difficult feelings, and small steps that fit into everyday life.
Many people reach out about relationship strain, communication problems, blended family issues, divorce and separation, or caregiving stress. Melissa also has experience addressing abandonment, commitment concerns, chronic illness and pain, cancer, aging issues, and the stress that comes from helping others. She describes her work as collaborative and direct, helping people sort priorities and develop coping strategies.
Her background includes work in community mental health, emergency room settings, private practice, and telehealth. Melissa checks messages several times per day Monday through Thursday and schedules appointments to avoid conflicts. She asks clients to participate actively and notes that meaningful change often takes time and steady work.
Practical matters discussed up front include informed consent, mandated reporting, and emergency contact information required before beginning work together. Melissa does not take cases where substance abuse or addiction is the chief complaint.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and decisions that come up in blended households. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches concrete skills to change behaviors and mood. It is useful for low mood, sleep problems, and managing anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, reflection, and building a clearer sense of what matters to the person, which can be helpful when sorting relationship and family choices.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may involve trying a few ways of working, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as sessions progress.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also make it easier to keep continuity of care if someone moves within the same state. The emphasis is on practical ways to use therapeutic tools in everyday life rather than on a one-size-fits-all method.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Maine, West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, career stress, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would she approach my issue?
She uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Sessions emphasize practical tools and goal-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of behavioral health experience across community mental health, emergency room settings, private practice, and telehealth.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina and is based in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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.