- Addictions support
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Melissa
Melissa Killough is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with over 30 years of experience. She helps people who struggle with addictions, anger, anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief, work stress, and issues related to identity and self-esteem.
Melissa works from the view that each person knows their life best. She treats clients as the experts on their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps and plain talk rather than jargon. The aim is to reduce what gets in the way day to day.
Her work blends straightforward, goal-oriented methods with listening and reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps when making changes feels overwhelming or stuck.
Solution-focused techniques are used to identify small, concrete next steps that can be tried between sessions. Client-centered ideas guide the space so a person’s own goals lead the work rather than a fixed plan.
People often come for help with impulse control, building healthier reactions, and handling long-term resentment. Melissa encourages steady, realistic progress. She supports practical coping skills for stress, ADHD challenges, and compassion fatigue.
To begin, readers can follow the site’s process to match and schedule an initial session. The focus is on clear, do-able strategies to manage feelings and improve daily functioning.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Melissa commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when working with anger and related problems. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns that fuel strong reactions and testing new ways of responding. It helps with impulse control, stress, and mood shifts. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change and take small steps toward new habits.She also uses client-centered techniques that emphasize listening and following the client’s goals. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will check in about goals, try an approach, and adjust based on what feels most helpful for the client.
Confirm the current session options before booking as the original profile does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, schedule a short check-in during a break, or continue momentum between in-person visits. Clients and licensed professionals can focus on practical strategies, skill building, and tracking small changes over time without needing to change everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with addictions, anger, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and parenting issues, grief, self-esteem, career changes, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and strengths-based. She uses client-centered listening along with goal-focused strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 30 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Alabama and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.