Melissa Harris, LPC
Practical therapy for real-life emotional challenges
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At a glance
- Listed location
- Tennessee
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Credentials
- LPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Tennessee)
- LPC · No. 6019
- NPI
- 1205456134
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- Down-to-earth guidance
- Goal-focused tools
- Works with adults
About Melissa
Melissa Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing common life stresses and emotional struggles. Melissa focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier and more in control.
She helps with anxiety, depression, trauma and grief in everyday language. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy challenges, and parenting strain. Aging and geriatric issues are listed among her additional focuses.
Her style blends down-to-earth conversation with proven methods. Sessions aim to identify patterns that cause pain and to build skills for managing them. Melissa often uses goal-focused tools so clients leave with clear things to try between sessions.
She draws on approaches such as acceptance and commitment work, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, and DBT skills. Those methods show up as straightforward techniques during sessions - breathing and grounding, shifting unhelpful thoughts, and practicing new ways to relate to others.
Melissa keeps the tone calm and practical. She encourages small changes that add up over time. If someone wants a therapist who explains steps plainly and helps set realistic goals, her approach may be a good fit.
She helps with anxiety, depression, trauma and grief in everyday language. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy challenges, and parenting strain. Aging and geriatric issues are listed among her additional focuses.
Her style blends down-to-earth conversation with proven methods. Sessions aim to identify patterns that cause pain and to build skills for managing them. Melissa often uses goal-focused tools so clients leave with clear things to try between sessions.
She draws on approaches such as acceptance and commitment work, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, and DBT skills. Those methods show up as straightforward techniques during sessions - breathing and grounding, shifting unhelpful thoughts, and practicing new ways to relate to others.
Melissa keeps the tone calm and practical. She encourages small changes that add up over time. If someone wants a therapist who explains steps plainly and helps set realistic goals, her approach may be a good fit.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking small actions that match what matters. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and life transitions by clarifying priorities and encouraging committed steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy addresses patterns in close relationships and helps people understand and change how they relate to others, which can ease relationship and intimacy concerns.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a client's needs, goals, and preferences. That exploration may involve trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use therapeutic tools in real-life settings and practice new skills between sessions, helping make changes feel more practical and immediate.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melissa support?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and grief as well as ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and many related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is compassionate and practical, combining listening with concrete steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Melissa has eight years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.