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- ACT and CBT
- Motivational interviewing
- Client-centered care
About Melissa
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with three years of experience. Melissa Caparitia works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and questions about identity and life purpose. She practices in Connecticut and offers services in English.
Melissa uses a client-centered stance in sessions. That means she focuses on building a working connection and listening first. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach when substance use or change readiness is a focus.
Sessions move at a client's pace. Melissa prioritizes direct conversation, goal setting, and practical steps that fit daily life. She often works on coping skills, thinking patterns, and strategies for managing intense feelings. For people dealing with family stress, blended family issues, caregiver strain, postpartum challenges, or recovery from sexual assault and domestic violence, she addresses both practical tasks and emotional processing.
Her background includes a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and experience supporting people through life transitions, bipolar symptoms, self-harm concerns, and work or career questions. Melissa has experience with issues that commonly affect young adults and women, including pregnancy and postpartum concerns.
To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Session costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are accepted, and all work is conducted in English.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice persistent thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and meaning-related concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns that maintain distress and practicing alternative behaviors and skills. CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing supports readiness to change by exploring a person's own reasons and motivation, which can be helpful for addiction and behavior change.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. That includes checking in about what works in sessions and swapping strategies when something isn’t helpful.
Practical benefits of working remotely should be confirmed before booking because specific session formats are not listed here. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekly routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. If a client prefers fewer visual demands, phone or audio-first meetings can be discussed as options during intake. Ask about current session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know what to expect.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, and related areas such as postpartum depression, caregiver stress, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach focused on building a working relationship, combined with practical methods like CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing when relevant.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with adults on issues including addiction, trauma, and family challenges.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the credentials LPC and LMHC and practices in Connecticut; her credential listings include CT LPC and NY LMHC as provided.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription payment that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.