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About Melissa
Melissa Dawicki is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina with 17 years of behavioral health experience. She welcomes people who feel nervous about starting therapy and aims to provide support, encouragement, and practical steps toward change. Melissa writes back to messages several times a day Monday through Thursday and schedules appointments to avoid double bookings.
Her work focuses on common struggles such as depression, anxiety, stress, anger, relationship concerns, and sleep problems. She also helps people coping with major life changes, caregiver stress, chronic illness, grief, and compassion fatigue. Money and financial issues are among the concerns she lists as part of her practice focus.
Melissa integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, and solution-focused techniques. In sessions she asks questions, listens closely, and offers tools to try between meetings. She encourages regular participation and honest feedback about what is and isn’t helping.
Her background includes work in community mental health, emergency rooms, private practice, and telehealth. She holds LPC licensure in South Carolina and West Virginia. Scheduling is generally Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern, with a midday break and weekends off.
Melissa notes that not every situation is a good fit for online counseling and that substance use or addiction as a chief complaint is not accepted. She outlines expectations around attendance and collaboration so clients can get the most from their time together.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then commit to actions that match your values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and major life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors; it is practical for depression, worry, sleep problems, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows your pace, which can help build trust and clarity.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Melissa will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the treatment plan based on what actually helps. That means approaches may be combined and adapted as needs become clearer.
The biography notes telehealth experience but does not list every session format, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, letting you fit sessions around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up between meetings. Some formats are better for brief check-ins while others allow longer, in-depth work - the therapist will help match the session type to your goals and daily life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Melissa help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, career stress, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes. She also lists additional focuses such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, divorce and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style blends Client-Centered listening with practical methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and incorporates mindfulness and emotionally-focused techniques. Sessions include discussion, skill-building, and collaborative planning between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 17 years of behavioral health experience gained in community mental health, emergency room settings, private practice, and telehealth.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licenses in South Carolina and West Virginia and practices from South Carolina on Eastern Time.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography describes telehealth and scheduling availability but does not list every possible format. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees will depend on your selected plan and local terms.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the process.