Melissa Averett, LPC

Melissa Averett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 14 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, addiction recovery, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related relationship and family issues. Her practice focuses on practical skills and clearer thinking rather than labels or promises of outcomes.

Melissa trained in counseling with a Master of Education in Counseling from Southeastern Louisiana University. Early in her career she spent four years in a residential program supporting women in addiction recovery. She then spent nine years providing outpatient counseling to adults for a wide range of struggles and mental illness.

Her in-room style centers on building rapport through person-centered methods. That means she asks questions, listens for what matters most, and helps people set straightforward goals. She pairs this with cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thought patterns.

Many clients learn specific tools with her, like boundary setting, assertive communication, and coping skills for stress and anger. She also teaches cognitive restructuring to reframe recurring negative thoughts and improve self-esteem. Sessions include practice of tangible skills rather than only talking about problems.

She notes work on forgiveness and healing after divorce as part of her focus. Melissa emphasizes choices and consequences so clients can try new behaviours and notice what changes. This practical focus aims to help people manage day-to-day reactions and reduce ongoing frustration.

Sessions are presented in a straightforward way, with clear goals and skill work. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

How Melissa integrates evidence-based methods into online work