- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR
About Melissa
Melissa Henry is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with six years of clinical experience in North Carolina. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Melissa also lists blended family issues among her focus areas and offers services in English and Spanish.
Her approach centers on practical, direct conversation. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the person in the room. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. She also includes EMDR when processing traumatic memories is useful.
Sessions are meant to be collaborative. Melissa listens for the immediate problem and then works with the client to set clear goals and small steps. She aims to reduce overwhelm and build skills for handling daily stress and relationship friction.
People often come for help with stepfamily transitions, co-parenting tensions, or the loneliness that can come with change. Melissa also supports those coping with caregiver stress, workplace difficulties, or major life decisions such as divorce or pregnancy-related concerns.
Her style is straightforward and focused on what helps now. She asks questions, offers tools drawn from CBT and other methods, and revisits the plan as progress is made. To begin, prospective clients use the site matching process and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Melissa uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on what the client brings to each session, following the person’s concerns and priorities. This approach helps when someone needs to be heard and to clarify personal goals.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. CBT provides practical tools for anxiety, low mood, and communication problems by changing patterns that keep problems going.
EMDR is available as part of her work when processing difficult memories fits the client’s needs. EMDR aims to reduce the intensity of distress tied to past events and can support progress when trauma is part of the picture.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. She discusses options, tests what helps, and adapts methods based on goals and preferences. The client’s input guides which tools are used and how sessions are structured.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and remove travel time. A therapist will work with the client to arrange a rhythm of appointments that fits work, caregiving, and daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Melissa work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Blended family issues are listed among her additional areas of focus.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using direct conversation to set goals and steps. She mixes listening with skill-building exercises drawn from evidence-based methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Melissa has six years of professional work experience providing counseling services in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in North Carolina. She is licensed in North Carolina and Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.