Therapist
Melissa Rohrbach
LPC
Compassionate counselor for life transitions
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- Client-centered care
- Addiction and trauma
- Focus on growth
About Melissa
Her work aims to support growth in both personal skills and relationships. Melissa offers individual and group psychotherapy, and the original biography also references couples psychotherapy; readers should confirm session formats before booking. She invites people who feel stuck, stressed by life changes, or overwhelmed by transitions to reach out.
In sessions she helps clients notice patterns that cause trouble and tries practical ways to change them. She uses straightforward conversation and evidence-informed methods to tackle issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and grief. She also addresses concerns such as parenting strain, work stress, self-esteem, and sleep problems.
Melissa lists specific focuses including trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and substance use, plus related areas like adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, and blended family issues. She also works with relationship problems, codependency, infidelity, and communication difficulties.
People can expect a collaborative approach that balances skill-building with emotional support. Sessions aim to be practical and goal-focused while honoring each person's story and pace. Melissa works in English and practices in Missouri.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
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How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist offers empathy and helps clients set their own goals, which is useful for people feeling stuck or unsure where to begin.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses practical exercises and skill-building to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change unhelpful habits.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, called EMDR, helps process distressing memories through structured sessions. It is often used when trauma or intense memories interfere with daily life.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and may adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday break, and let people join group sessions from different locations. Because session formats are not fully specified in the biography, confirm the available online or in-person options before booking so the format matches the practical needs of your schedule.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Melissa address?
She lists many concerns including trauma and abuse, addictions, anxiety, depression, parenting stress, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping problems, and career concerns.
How would you describe her approach and style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, using practical techniques and conversation to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping.
What background and experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with people facing substance use and mental health challenges and emphasizes growth and skill development.
What credential and location information is available?
Melissa holds an LPC credential and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are used?
The biography mentions individual, couples, and group psychotherapy; readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to connect?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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