- CBT based work
- Mindfulness skills
- Goal focused plans
About Melissa
Melissa Sonthonax is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, addiction, self-esteem problems, and help with life and career transitions. Sessions are conducted in English and meant to address everyday struggles alongside bigger issues.
She focuses on practical changes in behavior that help clients feel more confident. Melissa uses clear, goal-oriented steps so people can practice new skills between sessions. She helps clients set achievable targets and tracks progress as they work toward steadier moods and clearer decision making.
Her style draws on approaches like Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. Those methods are used to look at thought patterns, rebuild confidence, sort out relationship dynamics, and reduce impulsive reactions. She adapts techniques to suit each person’s situation while keeping sessions straightforward and focused.
Melissa works with issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, communication breakdowns, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, and problems with money or purpose. She also supports people coping with panic attacks, social anxiety, substance problems, and forgiveness work. The aim is to create clear steps that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
To begin, prospective clients follow the platform’s matching process and schedule an initial session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own solutions. It helps when someone needs a judgment-free place to sort through feelings and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete techniques to reduce anger, anxiety, and panic symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy uses attention and breathing practices to lower reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melissa will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting plans across sessions to keep progress practical and focused on everyday changes.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten a check-in when needed, or avoid travel time. These practical benefits help people keep momentum on goals such as reducing anger outbursts, managing panic attacks, improving communication, or changing unhelpful thinking patterns.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, self-esteem, career changes, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, using behavior change and skills practice to build confidence and reduce reactive responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in the mental health field with a range of everyday and clinical concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that varies with location and can be canceled at any time; confirm exact pricing when you start the matching process.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.