Melissa Harris, LPC

  • Tennessee
  • TN LPC 6019
Not accepting new clientsVerified 10 hours ago
  • 8 years experience
  • English
  • BetterHelp network
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Open 1 of the last 30 days

Live availability history

Open on 1 of the last 30 days

Last checked Oct 12

When Melissa was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.

Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 1 day, waitlist or full on 29 days. Most recent check, Oct 12: waitlist or full.

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1/30

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Melissa has been open to new clients on 1 of the last 30 days.

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About Melissa

As a licensed therapist in Tennessee, I bring eight years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My approach is compassionate and holistic, with specialized expertise in addressing stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, grief, and ADHD. I am committed to creating a supportive therapeutic environment where clients can explore personal growth, heal from past experiences, and develop stronger emotional resilience. My practice focuses on a wide range of concerns, including communication difficulties, social anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal empowerment. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help clients navigate complex emotional landscapes, offering guidance through issues like self-love, isolation, workplace stress, and interpersonal dynamics. My goal is to support you in developing meaningful strategies for personal transformation and emotional well-being. Every individual's journey is unique, and I strive to provide personalized, empathetic care that honors your specific experiences and goals. Together, we can work towards understanding, healing, and creating positive change in your life. Read more Show less

What Melissa helps with

Specialties and approaches

Specializes in

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefADHDAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Also experienced with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

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