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Melissa Harris

Therapist

Melissa Harris

LPC

Tennessee · 8+ years of experience

Practical support for stress and relationships

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Step 1

  • Evidence-based approaches
  • Collaborative goal setting
  • Practical coping skills

About Melissa

Melissa Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, ADHD, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Her work centers on practical steps clients can take between sessions to feel steadier and more capable.

She aims to build a calm, respectful space where people can talk through hard moments and make sense of what has happened. Sessions often include learning skills for handling difficult emotions, trying small behavior changes, and identifying values that guide next steps. Melissa draws on approaches that emphasize both action and presence to help people move forward.

Clients bring a wide range of struggles, from workplace stress and caregiving strain to eating issues, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, and communication problems. She also supports people facing adoption or foster care issues, aging and caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, and questions around identity and intimacy. Conversation and practical coping strategies are common parts of sessions.

Melissa names Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy among the methods she uses. She prefers to tailor those approaches to each person's needs rather than follow a single template. The aim is steady progress, not a one-size-fits-all plan.

People who choose her often want straightforward tools and a partner who listens closely. She works collaboratively to set realistic goals and to track small wins over time. To begin, readers can use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.

Step 2

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

Step 3

How therapy approaches guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that reflect what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and decisions about major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood. It often includes practical homework and short experiments between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns and emotional bonds, helping people understand how past connections shape current trust and communication problems.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adjust methods as needed. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits the person rather than forcing a single technique.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because available formats are not listed here. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy days, makes it easier to keep regular appointments, and supports continuity when travel or relocation occurs. Online sessions can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick follow-up is useful, or conversations without needing to be on camera when that helps focus. Ask about current session options to find a rhythm that matches your life.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Areas include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, and caregiver strain among others.

How would you describe the therapy style here?

The style is compassionate and practical, focusing on skills, values-based choices, and short-term actions that build emotional resilience over time.

What is the therapist's background and experience?

She holds a Tennessee LPC credential and has eight years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life challenges.

Where is the therapist located and licensed?

The clinician is licensed in Tennessee and practices there as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options when scheduling to make sure they meet your needs.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with this therapist?

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

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