- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Boundaries and self-esteem
About Melissa
Melissa Averett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 14 years of experience. She has worked in residential settings supporting women in recovery from addiction and has provided outpatient counseling for adults across a range of concerns. Her work covers stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, and family of origin issues among other areas.
Melissa helps people name what feels stuck and set clear goals for counseling. She draws on client-centered methods to build rapport and let each person lead the pace of work. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to notice thought patterns and try different ways of thinking and acting.
In sessions she teaches practical skills such as setting boundaries, improving self-esteem, and asserting needs in relationships. She also works on coping skills, understanding choices and consequences, and strategies for better sleep and reduced anxiety. These are taught in straightforward, step-by-step ways.
Her background includes four years in a residential addiction recovery setting and nine years of outpatient counseling for adults. That mix of experience informs how she supports people facing life changes, grief, compassion fatigue, and challenges like ADHD or bipolar symptoms.
Melissa aims to help people work toward clearer thinking and more effective daily habits. She encourages learning practical tools and practicing them between sessions. The focus is on concrete change that fits day-to-day life.
How Melissa Uses Client-Centered and CBT Approaches Online
Melissa describes two main ways of working that translate to remote sessions. Client-centered methods mean the therapist listens closely to what matters to the person and helps them set the goals. This approach is useful for sorting through family of origin issues, relationship concerns, and deciding what to focus on next.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and cognitive restructuring are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. That work often includes simple exercises to try between sessions, tracking patterns, and practicing different responses to stress or anxiety.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Melissa will work with each person to decide whether more listening and goal-setting or more CBT-style skill work fits their needs. The approach can shift as goals change and new issues come up.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping momentum between appointments. Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, practice skills in daily life, or maintain continuity when routines change.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, addictions, grief, sleeping issues, ADHD, and family of origin issues among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach to build rapport and help people set goals, and she applies cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thought patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Melissa has 14 years of counseling experience, including four years in residential addiction recovery and nine years in outpatient adult counseling.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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