- 20 years experience
- Warm practical approach
- NC based clinician
About Melissa
Melissa Schreiber is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or life changes. She also supports those facing relationship strain, grief, trauma, addiction concerns, and intimacy-related issues.
Her style is warm and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on what matters now and on practical steps a person can take. She listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people test new ways of responding in daily life.
Melissa draws on several evidence-informed methods to fit each person’s needs. She uses client-centered techniques to build an open, respectful space. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas help identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method guide work on reducing conflict and rebuilding connection.
She often addresses concerns tied to family of origin, attachment wounds, codependency, communication problems, and blended family stress. Melissa also has experience with domestic violence, substance use issues, gender dysphoria, grief, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and working with people living with HIV/AIDS.
Her approach is collaborative: she and the person in therapy set goals together and check progress as they go. People who choose her can expect straightforward guidance, gentle challenge, and a focus on skills that fit everyday life.
Approaches that guide online work and relationship repair
Melissa uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, listening-focused space where people can describe their struggles and feel heard. That approach helps when someone is unsure where to start or needs steady support while sorting emotions.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test different behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with impulses or addictive urges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used when relationship repair and emotional bonding are primary goals; it helps people name emotions and shift interaction patterns that keep conflict alive.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melissa collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time and checks in regularly about what is helping and what should change.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins between commitments. They also make it possible to work with a licensed professional across regions when that suits someone’s schedule and goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melissa commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and direct. She listens carefully, helps set clear goals, and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Melissa has 20 years of experience as a therapist working with relationship challenges and complex emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
In which language can sessions be held and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available session options 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 begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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