Melissa Harris, LPC
Compassionate counselor for life transitions
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- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative goal setting
- Evidence-based approaches
About Melissa
Melissa Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with eight years of practice. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Melissa takes a straightforward, caring approach to problem solving and goal setting.
Her work focuses on everyday struggles that can pile up. She supports clients dealing with ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and workplace stress. She also helps people coping with major changes like loss or shifting family roles.
Melissa uses practical, evidence-based methods to break problems into manageable steps. Sessions typically include talking through patterns, trying new coping skills, and making small behavior changes that build confidence over time. She aims for clear goals and real-world tools rather than abstract talk.
People come to her for help with communication problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, and managing anger. She also addresses concerns like chronic illness, caregiver stress, and adoption or abandonment histories. Her style is warm and attentive, and she encourages honest, plain-spoken conversation.
In therapy she works collaboratively to set priorities and track progress. Clients are invited to notice what helps and to adjust the plan as needed. The focus is on steady, practical steps toward feeling more capable and in control.
Her work focuses on everyday struggles that can pile up. She supports clients dealing with ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and workplace stress. She also helps people coping with major changes like loss or shifting family roles.
Melissa uses practical, evidence-based methods to break problems into manageable steps. Sessions typically include talking through patterns, trying new coping skills, and making small behavior changes that build confidence over time. She aims for clear goals and real-world tools rather than abstract talk.
People come to her for help with communication problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, and managing anger. She also addresses concerns like chronic illness, caregiver stress, and adoption or abandonment histories. Her style is warm and attentive, and she encourages honest, plain-spoken conversation.
In therapy she works collaboratively to set priorities and track progress. Clients are invited to notice what helps and to adjust the plan as needed. The focus is on steady, practical steps toward feeling more capable and in control.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and values. It helps people take small steps toward a meaningful life even when uncomfortable feelings remain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and daily life. That includes trying approaches, noticing what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed in a collaborative way.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to maintain continuity during life transitions or while traveling. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques to work well in remote sessions so you can practice new skills between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melissa address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and other life changes listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is caring and pragmatic. Sessions focus on problem solving, skill building, and setting clear, achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
Melissa has eight years of experience providing counseling in Tennessee.
What credentials and region apply?
She holds the LPC credential, listed as TN LPC, and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.