- CBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness practice
About Melissa
Melissa Pitts Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 16 years of experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, parenting strain, relationship problems, anger, and related concerns. Sessions are described plainly and directly so people can get practical help for real-life problems.
She has worked in community mental health, tribal behavioral health, and private practice. That range of settings means she has experience with medical systems, community resources, and more personal one-on-one care. Her background includes helping people with grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, career shifts, and coping with major life changes.
Her common methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. In practice this looks like setting clear goals, learning concrete coping skills, and practicing new ways of thinking and behaving between sessions. She also uses yoga as a body-based tool at times and connects breathing or movement to emotional work.
Melissa aims for straightforward sessions where people talk through patterns, test small changes, and track progress. She helps clients build skills to manage anger, reduce panic or worry, and handle substance use challenges. Work is collaborative and focused on what the person wants to change now.
Many people seek her help for overlapping issues such as codependency, first responder stress, adoption or foster care concerns, and post-traumatic stress. She conducts therapy in English and works from her Oklahoma licensure and practice experience.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the client's own goals. The therapist helps people clarify what matters and uses that direction to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches specific tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anger, anxiety, panic, and low mood because it breaks problems into steps that can be practiced.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and shape the plan based on a client's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process includes trying techniques and adjusting them if they do not fit.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online meetings make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or let them join without travel. Online work can also include using CBT worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and motivational interviewing conversations adapted for video or phone. The therapist will plan sessions to match the client's schedule and the practicalities of their life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related concerns does she address?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and parenting challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses direct, goal-focused sessions that teach practical skills and test small behavior changes between meetings.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has 16 years of professional work experience in community mental health, tribal behavioral health, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available for meeting with her?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.