Therapist profile
Melissa Hummelt, LMHC, LPC
California
LMHC counselor - Anger and anxiety focus
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- CredentialsLMHC, LPC
- LicenseLMHC, Massachusetts / 8907; LPC, Wisconsin / 6346-125; LPCC, California / 8853; LMHC, Washington / LH 61208382
- NPI1497047229
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness skills
- Motivational Interviewing
About Melissa
Melissa Hummelt is an LMHC and an LPC with 15 years in the mental health field. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, and related issues such as addiction and parenting struggles. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices from California.
Melissa completed a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Marquette University and has worked in a range of settings. She has provided online care for many years and has experience helping people adapt when life changes feel overwhelming. Her background includes work with mood disorders, postpartum depression, grief, and substance-related concerns.
Her approach centers on problem-solving together using a cognitive behavioral therapy framework. That means she helps clients notice patterns of thought and behavior, then tests small changes to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. She also draws on client-centered methods, mindfulness skills, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas when those fit a person’s needs.
In sessions she focuses on practical strategies and clear goals. People can expect to talk through specific situations, try new ways of responding, and track whether changes are helping. Melissa emphasizes collaboration and adjustment as therapy progresses.
Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and whether those fit their needs. Melissa uses a subscription-based payment structure that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Melissa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in work with anger and related concerns. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and testing small, practical changes to see what helps. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of urges and feelings.She also brings client-centered techniques that emphasize listening and collaboration. Figuring out which approach or mix of approaches will be most useful is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together based on goals, daily life demands, and what feels most helpful in early sessions.
The biography does not specify session delivery formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. It can also let someone use lower-bandwidth options when video is difficult. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about which session arrangements best fit your routine and work needs.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Wisconsin, California, Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She works with adults dealing with anger connected to relationships, work stress, resentment, and related difficulties such as substance use and grief.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a problem-solving CBT framework and adds client-centered, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas as appropriate.
How much experience does she have with these concerns?
She has 15 years of experience in the mental health field and has worked with mood disorders, trauma, addictions, and parenting-related stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds MA LMHC and WI LPC credentials and practices from California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.