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Melissa Berkley, LMFT

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationOklahoma
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Melissa

Melissa Berkley is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Oklahoma who brings 11 years of professional experience to her clinical work.

Background and approach

She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD-related concentration and focus concerns, sleep difficulties, anger, grief, and life transitions, as well as relationship and family challenges. Her practice also addresses issues such as self-esteem, parenting struggles, career uncertainty, and compulsive or obsessive behaviors.

Using evidence-informed methods, Melissa fosters an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and emotions and build practical skills for daily life. She draws on approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients increase psychological flexibility, reframe unhelpful thinking patterns, and develop greater present-moment awareness.

Melissa emphasizes collaboration, meeting each person where they are, and creating concrete strategies tailored to individual goals. She guides clients through the often challenging step of seeking change, offering steady support while helping them develop tools for long-term coping and resilience.

Sessions aim to be pragmatic, emotionally attuned, and focused on measurable progress toward clearer priorities and improved functioning.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages living in line with personal values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than getting stuck trying to eliminate them; this approach can help with anxiety, motivation, and life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering structured tools for issues like depression, anxiety, and obsessive or compulsive tendencies. Mindfulness-based techniques cultivate present-moment awareness and stress reduction through simple attention practices, which often support better emotional regulation and improved focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melissa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they will adapt tools and exercises so therapy feels practical and relevant to daily life.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and for choosing the format that feels most comfortable. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency in care while fitting therapy into a busy routine, supporting steady progress across weeks and months.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Melissa commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD-related focus and memory concerns, sleep problems, grief, anger, relationship and family difficulties, and life transitions.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The style is collaborative and pragmatic, blending Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help clients build skills and increase psychological flexibility.
How long has she practiced clinically?
Melissa has 11 years of professional experience working with clients in a range of presenting concerns and therapeutic settings.
Where is Melissa licensed and based?
She is licensed in Oklahoma as an LMFT, with license number OK LMFT LMFT01121 and practices with that credential in her stated location.
Does she work with speakers of other languages or international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients can choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and schedule.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a time that aligns with the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English