Melissa Dawicki, LPC

Melissa Dawicki is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 17 years of behavioral health experience. She focuses on practical skills and steady support to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and changes that come with life transitions. Melissa works in a straightforward, person-centered way to help people feel heard and begin making manageable changes.

Her background includes work in community mental health, emergency departments, private practice, and telehealth. That variety shaped a flexible approach to common struggles like sleep problems, anger, career stress, caregiver burden, and compassion fatigue. Melissa also addresses concerns related to aging and geriatric issues and caregiver stress among other focused areas.

In sessions she uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, collaborative relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy offer tools for staying present and focusing on what matters despite hard feelings.

Melissa asks for open communication about how therapy is going and encourages active participation. She notes that deeper issues often take time to process and that consistent work leads to better results. Her practice aims to coach practical steps people can use between sessions.

She is based in South Carolina and holds LPC credentials in the stated states. Melissa emphasizes scheduling to avoid double bookings and asks clients to be mindful of appointment cancellations so therapy time is respected.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and take action toward what matters. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. This is often useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person leads the pace and topics of work.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Melissa will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust as therapy progresses. The focus is on practical tools and figuring out what helps in day-to-day life.

Confirm session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people keep continuity of care when schedules or locations change. Talk with the therapist about scheduling preferences and how sessions can be organized to suit your routine.