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Melissa Wiles, LMHC

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Melissa

Melissa Wiles is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem, and ADHD. She offers a relaxed, approachable style intended to make clients feel comfortable while they explore practical steps toward greater clarity and confidence.

Background and approach

With four years of direct clinical practice, she draws on a broad background of work that informs how she supports clients through life transitions and everyday challenges. Her approach blends evidence-based techniques and client-centered care, emphasizing collaboration and skills that translate into day-to-day improvements.

Melissa works with issues that span parenting, family dynamics, career stress, compassion fatigue, anger, and coping with chronic illness or major life changes. She aims to help people build practical tools and new perspectives so they can move forward with more enjoyment and resilience.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Melissa draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teach concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors to produce measurable symptom relief and improved daily functioning.

She also uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients' goals and lived experiences guide the pace and focus of work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to build trust and personal insight.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melissa works together with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on progress and feedback so the work remains practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing scheduling flexibility for different lifestyles and needs. These options can make it easier to access regular support from a licensed professional while balancing work, family, and other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Melissa commonly address?
She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What therapeutic style does she use in sessions?
Melissa combines client-centered care with structured approaches like CBT and DBT to tailor sessions to each person's needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does Melissa have?
She has four years of direct clinical practice and brings additional professional experience that informs her work with clients.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
Melissa is a licensed mental health counselor with the credential FL LMHC MH21394, and she practices in Florida.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin scheduling with her?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English