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Melissa Quigley, LPC

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Melissa

Melissa Quigley is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania who brings 12 years of experience to a wide range of concerns including ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, relationship and family issues, and challenges with sleep and self-esteem.

Background and approach

She draws on experience across intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs, community behavioral health agencies, school-based work in the Philadelphia area, and independent practice to inform practical, compassionate care. Her manner is warm, interactive, and pragmatic, working collaboratively to shape treatment plans that reflect each person's goals and circumstances.

Melissa uses evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, client-centered approaches, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic insights to help clients build coping skills, manage stress, and navigate life transitions. She also has training in crisis management and de-escalation, which informs her ability to respond calmly in high-stress situations.

Melissa emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and partnership in sessions, offering support and encouragement as clients take steps toward change. She accepts international clients and provides services that adapt to varying schedules and needs.

Approaches that guide online care and practical benefits

Melissa blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online work to provide both empathic support and practical tools. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and collaboration so clients feel understood while they explore values and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and developing skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or difficulties with attention and organization.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and treatment goals and then adapt methods over time so therapy stays responsive and effective for the individual.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy lives and different time zones. These options allow for continued progress when in-person visits are not possible and provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is open, warm, and interactive, blending client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in settings such as intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs, community behavioral health agencies, school settings, and independent practice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania; her license is listed as PA LPC PC012279.
Does she work with non-U.S. clients or speak other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

What Melissa can help with

Melissa Quigley works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Melissa works with clients with concerns including depression, self-harm, anxiety, and career and life changes.

How Melissa approaches therapy

Melissa's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Pennsylvania.