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Melissa Ford, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- CBT and solution-focused
- Grief and trauma support
- Caregiver stress help
About Melissa
Melissa Ford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses life changes, relationship and career concerns, and struggles with addiction.
Ford focuses on clear, goal-oriented work. Sessions look at unhelpful thoughts and habits and test small changes in daily life. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to structure sessions and set practical steps forward.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about symptoms, routines, and what they want to change. Ford prioritizes respectful, sensitive interactions and adapts the way she talks and plans to fit each person. She explains options and creates short-term goals people can try between sessions.
She also gives attention to caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Women’s issues are listed among her focus areas and are addressed within the same practical framework.
Ford frames progress as a series of small experiments rather than immediate fixes. She helps people notice patterns, test alternatives, and track which changes help most. That approach makes tasks feel more manageable and less vague for those juggling everyday responsibilities.
How Melissa Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Melissa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT here means identifying patterns, trying small behavior changes, and tracking what helps reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals and focus on practical steps. That approach centers on what a person wants to be different and builds simple strategies to move toward those goals. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and agree on an approach or mix of approaches to try. Adjustments happen as progress is reviewed so sessions stay focused on what works for the client. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, for example allowing shorter check-ins, avoiding travel time, or choosing an option that does not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can use these methods to keep sessions practical and aligned with everyday responsibilities.Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and career concerns, and coping with life changes.
How does she structure therapy sessions?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, emphasizing clear steps and brief experiments to test different ways of thinking and acting.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience as a counselor working with the listed concerns.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina.
Can I work with her in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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