Melissa Cooper, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Practical, person-centered counseling for everyday struggles

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Client-centered focus
CBT techniques
17 years experience

About Melissa

Melissa Cooper is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She brings 17 years of experience in schools and mental health settings. She writes and talks plainly with people to help them move forward. Melissa aims to meet clients where they are and make starting therapy feel doable.

Her clinical path began as a school counselor working with middle and high school students and their parents. Over time she moved into broader mental health work and kept a focus on common life stresses. That background shaped how she supports people managing anxiety, depression, parenting worries, and motivation struggles.

Sessions focus on clear conversation and practical steps. Melissa uses client-centered work to follow each person's pace and priorities. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.

She pays attention to confidence, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue alongside relationship and family concerns. Additional areas she addresses include grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, eating and body image concerns, and caregiving stress. Melissa adapts plans to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

People meet with her to talk through life transitions, divorce and separation, chronic health challenges, or questions around gender and identity. She frames therapy as a collaborative effort and supports clients in setting realistic goals and steps toward change.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteem Compassion fatigueADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersAnger managementDepression Coping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depression Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

Florida, Washington

Languages

English

Licenses listed

LMHC, Florida: MH20517
LMHC, Washington: LH61478874
NPI: 1972244531

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

How Melissa’s Approaches Work Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in the room. It means the therapist listens closely, follows your lead, and shapes sessions around what matters most to you. This helps when you need a supportive space to talk through parenting stress, low mood, or life changes.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people notice patterns of thinking that cause pain and then test small behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and motivation challenges because it gives concrete tools you can practice between sessions.

Finding the right mix is a team effort. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, preferences, and what seems most helpful. Together you can try different techniques and adjust the plan based on results and how comfortable you feel.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or keep check-ins brief when needed. It can also allow for face-to-face conversation without leaving home or a workplace break, and it may let people work with licensed professionals across different locations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Melissa commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and relationship or family issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Sessions are conversational and grounded. She follows a client-centered approach and uses cognitive behavioral techniques for practical change.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 17 years of professional experience, including time as a school counselor and later work in mental health settings.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with licensure noted as FL LMHC and WA LMHC.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options with the service before scheduling.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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