- Client-Centered Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Melloney
Rev. Melloney Hudelson is an LPC-MHSP licensed in Tennessee with five years of professional experience. She focuses on common problems such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, grief, sleeping difficulties, and anger. Melloney uses straightforward language and practical steps during sessions.
She prefers a client-centered way of working that starts with listening. Clients can expect to talk through what matters to them first. From there she draws on narrative methods to help people make sense of painful events and unhelpful patterns. Sessions are conversational and focused on the client's goals.
Mindfulness techniques are part of her approach when people want to learn present-moment tools for managing strong feelings. Motivational Interviewing is used to support change when people feel stuck or unsure how to move forward. Existential ideas come into play when questions about meaning and purpose are central to the struggle.
Melloney also addresses issues that often accompany trauma such as dissociation, guilt and shame, panic, and post-traumatic stress. She works with survivors of sexual assault and those dealing with traumatic brain injury and veteran and armed forces concerns. She helps people talk through grief, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
Her style is direct and respectful. She asks clear questions and offers concrete strategies to try between sessions. To begin, clients typically complete a short intake that highlights current struggles and goals.
How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person's immediate concerns. In remote sessions this looks like open conversation about what is most pressing and follow-up suggestions that fit the person's life. Narrative Therapy involves looking at the stories people tell about themselves and finding different ways to tell those stories. Online work can include talking through events, naming patterns, and identifying moments to experiment with new responses. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity; these practices can be guided in-session and used as short exercises between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals, symptoms, and personal preference. That decision is revisited as things change so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter focused check-ins, and remove commute time. They also let people practice skills in their everyday environments and bring real-life situations into the conversation for immediate problem-solving.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, grief, sleeping problems, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, client-centered style that starts with listening and then offers practical steps and tools to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working as an LPC-MHSP in Tennessee.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds the LPC-MHSP credential and practices in Tennessee.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered for sessions with her.
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 get started with scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.