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Melissa Upton, LPC

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationMississippi
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy
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About Melissa

Melissa Upton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi who brings 14 years of counseling experience to independent practice after a long career in school settings.

Background and approach

She has extensive background supporting adolescents with concerns such as anger management, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and academic and career planning, and she now focuses on one-on-one counseling across a broader range of life challenges. Her approach emphasizes respect and compassion while helping clients build practical skills to manage stress, relationships, self-esteem, trauma-related issues, and transitions.

Her style blends client-centered values with practical, goal-oriented techniques to help people navigate everyday struggles and larger life changes. Melissa uses listening and collaborative problem solving to help clients identify priorities, develop coping strategies, and move toward clearer goals in areas like career decision-making, parenting concerns, and relationship conflicts.

She frames counseling as a space for self-help and growth, supporting clients as they work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Client-centered and solution-focused work online

Melissa uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment where the person's experiences and goals guide the process. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore feelings, build self-awareness, and decide what changes matter most to them.

She also draws on solution-focused therapy, which concentrates on identifying strengths and small, actionable steps toward specific goals. That method can be useful for managing concerns like stress, relationship issues, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with life transitions by highlighting practical strategies and progress markers.

Determining the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to tailor methods based on personal needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming a single treatment path. Together they will test techniques and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit counseling into a busy life, and access a licensed professional from where the client is located.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Melissa commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, anger, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, ADHD, parenting and career concerns among other related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is rooted in client-centered principles, offering empathic listening and respect, combined with goal-oriented strategies to help clients identify solutions and practical next steps.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 14 years of clinical counseling experience and spent 25 years working in the public school system in Mississippi supporting adolescents with emotional and academic concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for her practice?
Melissa holds the LPC credential with the designation MS LPC 1196 and provides services while located in Mississippi.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
All sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and schedule.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMoney and financial issuesSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English

What Melissa can help with

Melissa Upton works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

How Melissa approaches therapy

Melissa's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Mississippi.