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- CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Melissa
LMHC and LPCC licensed in Florida with 15 years of experience, Melissa Dobson works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns. She focuses on building practical skills for self-esteem, motivation, and clearer communication.
Melissa listens for what is getting in the way of day-to-day functioning. She uses straightforward conversation and goal-oriented techniques to help clients notice patterns and try different responses. Sessions tend to focus on small, manageable steps rather than long explanations.
Her work often targets low mood, persistent worry, and problems with social anxiety or isolation. When relationship or family issues appear, she helps people untangle communication patterns and set clearer boundaries. She also supports people who want to rebuild confidence or find motivation after setbacks.
Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She brings Motivational Interviewing to conversations about change and engagement. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set short-term goals and track progress.
Clients can expect a collaborative approach where goals are set together and reviewed over time. The focus is on practical strategies that can be used between sessions. To begin, clients follow the site’s matching and scheduling steps to arrange a first appointment.
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How Melissa uses CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused work online
Melissa often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, and social worries because it breaks problems into thought, feeling, and action steps. She also brings Motivational Interviewing to conversations about change. That approach focuses on clarifying a person’s reasons for change and strengthening commitment through respectful, guided questions. Solution-Focused Therapy appears in short-term goal work. It helps pinpoint practical next steps and track progress over a few sessions rather than focusing on long histories. Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. Together they decide which methods to prioritize and adjust as progress is reviewed. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, since format details are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits around other responsibilities.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida, California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, family issues, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include communication problems, isolation or loneliness, mood disorders, self-love, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-oriented work. Conversations focus on identifying patterns, setting short-term goals, and trying new behaviors between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.