- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Boundary skills
About Melissa
Melissa Averett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 14 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, addiction recovery, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, trauma and related challenges. Melissa also helps with ADHD, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and relationship and family issues.
She began her counseling career after earning a Master of Education in Counseling from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2008. Early work included four years in a residential program supporting women in addiction recovery. She then spent nine years providing outpatient counseling to adults for a wide range of struggles and mental health concerns.
Melissa uses Client-Centered Therapy to build rapport and clarify what clients want from counseling. She guides people to pinpoint their goals and decide what to focus on in sessions. That foundation is paired with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which she uses to help clients recognize and reframe unhelpful thoughts.
In practical terms she teaches clear skills clients can use between sessions. Those include setting boundaries, improving self-esteem, making thoughtful choices, and practicing assertive communication. She also works on healthy coping skills so intense feelings like anger or grief feel more manageable.
Her style is direct and skills-focused. Sessions include talking through current problems, identifying thought patterns that feed distress, and rehearsing new ways of responding. People who want straightforward guidance with tools to use day to day may find this approach useful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Melissa uses Client-Centered Therapy to help clients name their goals and priorities in simple terms. That approach focuses on listening and collaborative goal setting, which works well when someone needs to clarify what they want from counseling.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and practice different ways of thinking. CBT is often useful for stress, anxiety, anger, sleep problems, and mood concerns because it emphasizes concrete skills and short exercises.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Melissa will work together with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means deciding together whether to focus more on skill-building, thought work, or communication practice.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins, or remove travel time. Talk with her during the intake to match session length and style to real-life schedules and goals.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, addiction recovery, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, trauma, and related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centered style to set goals and build rapport, then uses CBT to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts into more helpful ones.
How much experience does she have?
Melissa has 14 years of counseling experience, including residential work with women in addiction recovery and outpatient therapy for adults.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she see international clients?
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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.