- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Client-centered care
About Melissa
Melissa McMahon is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, based in Pennsylvania with 25 years of practice. She works with adults on common concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, and anger. She also addresses ADHD, relationship and family issues, addictions, and trauma-related problems.
She began her career in a range of clinical settings and has experience supporting people at different life stages. Over the years she has helped clients manage attention and concentration problems, work through loss, and handle the stress that comes with big life changes. Her caseload has included issues related to intimacy, self-esteem, and coping with compassion fatigue.
Melissa uses several practical therapy methods. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to focus on what each person brings to the room. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are needed.
In sessions she aims to be approachable and responsive to feedback. She believes people can change when given support and help to recognize strengths. She encourages straightforward conversation about what feels comfortable and useful in therapy.
People considering work on anger, communication problems, or family of origin issues are invited to explore whether her style fits their needs. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling steps before booking.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Melissa commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on the client’s own goals and strengths while the therapist listens and responds. Client-Centered work helps with building insight and figuring out what changes matter most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and to practice concrete changes. CBT is often chosen for anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep or eating concerns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, supplies skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. DBT techniques can be helpful when someone needs tools for emotion regulation and clearer communication.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that fit the client’s goals, and adjust based on what works. That process is built into the first sessions and revisited over time.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when that suits a busy schedule. Some formats also let people avoid being on camera or use less bandwidth, which can be more practical on certain days.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, and trauma-related problems.
How does she approach therapy with clients?
Her style combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools. She adapts methods to what a client finds most useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings with people facing many concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.