LCPC, LPC
Dr. Melissa Chovan, LCPC, LPC
- Experience13 years
- LocationAlabama
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Melissa
Dr. Melissa Chovan brings 13 years of clinical practice as an LCPC and LPC to her work in Alabama, offering support across a broad range of mental health and life challenges.
Background and approach
She has worked in settings that include community mental health, state prison, residential programs for at-risk youth, child protective services cases, independent practice, and teaching both online and in person. Her background includes work with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, domestic violence, sexual assault, parenting concerns, and other relational and adjustment issues.
Her approach blends practical skills with a compassionate presence, using tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and client-centered care. She is pursuing additional training in trauma therapies and integrates multiple modalities depending on a client’s needs.
Dr. Chovan emphasizes collaboration, education, and building a therapeutic relationship that fosters hope and empowerment.
She frames therapy as an individualized process and invites people who want to be heard and to work toward meaningful change to connect and explore next steps.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Work
Dr. Chovan uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative and empathetic relationship where the client's goals and experiences guide the work; this approach helps people feel heard and supported while they explore change. She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, a practical method often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are another component she brings in when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be determined together. The therapist works collaboratively with clients to match techniques to personal goals, preferences, and the issues presented, adjusting methods as progress and needs evolve.
Online therapy with this clinician can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency in care and to access therapy from varied locations while working with licensed professionals who adapt evidence-based approaches to virtual settings.
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Experience
13+ years
Licensed
Alabama, Georgia, Illinois
Languages
English
What Melissa can help with
Dr. Melissa Chovan works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and depression.
Melissa works with generalized anxiety disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
How Melissa approaches therapy
Melissa's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Alabama.