- Relationship concerns
- Family of origin issues
- CBT and EFT methods
About Melissa
Dr. Melissa Miller-Munoz is a Florida LMHC with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people on relationship concerns, family issues, grief, self-esteem, and LGBT-related questions. She also helps with adoption and foster care topics and blended family concerns.
She prefers a client-centered way of working that focuses on each person's experience. That means sessions start by listening to what matters most to the client. Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques when they fit the client's goals and situation.
In sessions she looks at patterns that began in a person's family of origin and how those patterns show up now. She talks through communication problems, control and commitment issues, and the strain of caregiving or chronic illness. She also addresses body image, fatherhood issues, and forgiveness work when relevant.
Her style includes practical skills and reflective conversation. For some concerns she will suggest behavioral steps to test out between sessions. For relationship work she draws on the Gottman Method and EFT ideas about emotions and bonding.
Melissa offers therapy in English and Spanish. Her practice is based in Florida and she holds the credential LMHC. People who want to get started complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's booking flow.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what the client says. Online sessions use that same attentive listening to help clarify values, priorities, and the meanings behind family patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thought and behavior patterns with concrete exercises and short experiments. This is useful for addressing self-esteem, anxiety about relationships, and unhelpful beliefs that come from family of origin experiences. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional experiences and how they shape bonds in relationships. EFT ideas can help people understand how attachment and emotion show up in conflict or closeness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melissa will discuss options and help decide which methods fit a client's goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may change as issues evolve.
If you are considering sessions online, confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online appointments help fit therapy into daily life by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making scheduling around work and caregiving easier. Ask about available session lengths and whether English or Spanish is preferred when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship strain, family issues, grief, self-esteem struggles, and LGBT-related concerns. Additional topics include adoption and foster care, blended family issues, body image, and caregiving stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach focused on each person's lived experience. She combines listening with practical techniques from CBT and emotionally focused methods when useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in mental health and conflict resolution.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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