Therapist profile
Melissa Harris, LPC
Tennessee
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Tennessee / 6019
- NPI1205456134
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTennessee
About
- CBT strategies
- ACT techniques
- Attachment work
About Melissa
Melissa Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with eight years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and anger. She also supports people dealing with trauma, addiction issues, and challenges linked to parenting and caregiving.
Her style is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, usable changes. Melissa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice patterns and try different responses. She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to explore how relationships shape feelings and behavior.
In sessions she helps people name what they feel and test new ways of responding. That can mean learning skills for managing sudden irritation, practicing calmer communication, or making a plan for boundary-setting. Work may include short exercises, behavior experiments, and focused conversation about past and present relationships.
Melissa has experience with a wide range of concerns beyond anger, including depression, eating issues, intimacy problems, and caregiver stress. She also sees people working through grief, life transitions, and issues tied to adoption or aging.
She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Melissa commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes to reduce reactivity and distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes noticing tough emotions, clarifying personal values, and taking committed action even when feelings are uncomfortable.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will collaborate with each client to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying skills-focused CBT tools for impulse control or using ACT practices to tolerate strong emotions while moving toward valued relationships or work.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets clients practice skills between sessions in day-to-day settings so they can report back on what helped and what did not.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she help with?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, building resentment, and managing others' anger. Anger is listed among the concerns she works with.
How would she approach issues with temper and reactivity?
She uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to notice triggers and try new responses. Sessions mix skill practice and focused conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a licensed therapist in Tennessee. That timeframe reflects her professional practice history.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Tennessee LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Tennessee.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.