About Melissa
Melissa Dawicki uses a practical, person-centered approach in her work. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 17 years of behavioral health experience. Melissa aims to create a calm space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, self-esteem and life transitions.
She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and mindfulness strategies. Sessions focus on real-life goals and small steps that can reduce worry and improve day-to-day functioning.
How Melissa works
Melissa listens closely and adjusts support to each person's needs. Her background includes community mental health, emergency room work, independent practice and telehealth. That range has shaped a flexible style that balances practical tools with emotional processing.
She is based in South Carolina and holds LPC credentials in South Carolina and West Virginia. Melissa typically communicates several times a day Monday through Thursday and schedules appointments to avoid overlaps. She asks for commitment to the process because lasting change often takes time and active participation.
She does not take cases with substance abuse or addiction as the primary concern. People who reach out begin with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions. Melissa encourages feedback during work together so adjustments can be made when needed.
Melissa lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Melissa works with
The areas below are the ones Melissa selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 17 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | South Carolina |
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Online support options
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take action toward a meaningful life. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, grief and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. It often includes simple exercises to practice between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches awareness of the present moment through breathing and attention exercises to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, daily life, and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, combining elements of different approaches to match what works best.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people see facial expression and body language when that matters. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, reflections, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines while using evidence-informed approaches.
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