Profile / United States
Melissa Ardelean, LPCC
California
LPCC counselor - Relationships and family
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Attachment-informed care
- Video sessions only
About Melissa
Melissa Ardelean is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and conducted via telehealth video only.
Her style is direct and practical. She works alongside clients to identify patterns that create pain and to try new ways of responding. Therapy uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-focused practices. Sessions aim to build specific skills for communication, emotional regulation, and problem solving.
Melissa often helps people facing family conflict, blended family challenges, or immigration-related dynamics. She also addresses attachment concerns, abandonment fears, commitment and communication problems, and issues around intimacy and kink. She works with men and women on concerns related to fatherhood, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and body image.
Her approach prioritizes clear goals and practical tools. Clients can expect to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, test small behavior changes, and track what works. Melissa supports building resilience and day-to-day coping strategies rather than offering quick fixes.
Logistics are straightforward: video sessions only, scheduled within the hours she lists. Payment varies by location and uses a cancellable subscription model. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled through the site.
How Melissa applies approaches in online sessions
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It helps with anxiety, low mood, relationship patterns, and practical problems by teaching clear steps to try between sessions.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) works on noticing difficult feelings while committing to values-based actions. It can help when people want to live by their values despite ongoing stress or painful memories.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. It helps people understand trust, closeness, and patterns that repeat in adult relationships.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Melissa will discuss goals and preferences during early sessions and recommend which methods to emphasize. Adjustments are made based on what the client finds helpful, with regular check-ins about progress and next steps.
Sessions are provided via telehealth video only, so confirm current scheduling options before booking. Online work can fit into busy days, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain consistent appointments. It also allows practical use of skills between sessions in real-life settings so progress can be tested and reviewed.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She focuses on relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, and coping with life changes.
How does she work with clients in session?
Sessions are direct and practical, using evidence-informed methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California.
What is her credential and where does she practice?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor licensed in California and sees clients via telehealth video.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for therapy sessions?
Therapy is provided through telehealth video sessions only; text or chat services are not offered. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.