- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Melissa
Melissa Quigley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and issues such as ADHD and bipolar disorder. Sessions are described as interactive and down-to-earth.
She has worked in intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, community behavioral health agencies, and school settings in the Philadelphia region. That background includes clinical supervision and directing programs, plus private practice experience. Melissa also has experience with crisis management and de-escalation techniques.
Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. In practice that means listening first, then helping people notice patterns, test small changes, and build coping steps that fit daily life. Sessions are collaborative and interactive rather than didactic.
Melissa often focuses on concrete goals such as managing strong emotions, reducing avoidance, improving communication, or addressing substance use. She supports work on grief, caregiver stress, attachment or abandonment concerns, body image, and other areas that commonly overlap with anger and relationship strain.
People who choose her can expect direct conversation, practical strategies, and follow-through on goals between sessions. She aims to adjust plans as progress is made and to use techniques that match each person's needs and pace.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful therapeutic relationship. It helps people talk through strong feelings and clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete strategies to shift those patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort. That may mean trying CBT tools for anger control while using client-centered discussion to understand relationship patterns.
Confirm the session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins during a lunch break or between appointments. They can also make it simpler to keep sessions focused on practical skills and to practice techniques in real-world settings without changing daily routines.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, and addiction issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and down-to-earth. She listens first and then uses practical steps and skills in sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, community behavioral health, schools, supervision, directing roles, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices with that credential in that state.
Does she conduct sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the provided biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.