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Melissa McLaurin, LPCC
Minnesota
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Family concerns
About Melissa
Melissa McLaurin is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota with about 10 years of experience. She helps people managing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and stress. She also supports people dealing with parenting concerns, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, and life changes.
Her approach is direct and person-focused. She uses client-centered methods and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helpful to notice thoughts and change unhelpful habits. She also uses mindfulness practices and elements of psychodynamic and solution-focused work to address patterns that keep causing distress.
Sessions tend to start by clarifying what matters to the person and what small, concrete changes might help. Melissa listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, and she offers practical strategies to test in daily life. She works on coping skills for stress and on breaking cycles that fuel anxiety, depression, or relationship tension.
Melissa pays attention to cultural context and to family background, including adoption, attachment, and blended family issues. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and challenges related to ADHD or autism spectrum traits. Her work includes looking at communication, commitment, impulsivity, and forgiveness as they affect relationships.
People who meet with her can expect straightforward talk about goals and practical steps between sessions. To begin, she asks for a short matching questionnaire and then helps schedule a first session.
How Melissa uses structured approaches in online work
Melissa commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior and to test small, practical changes that reduce anxiety or depression. CBT focuses on concrete skills and homework-style practice between sessions to change responses that keep problems going.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person can set their own goals and move at their own pace. That approach helps when people need space to clarify values, parenting priorities, or relationship boundaries. Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside other techniques to build attention and reduce reactivity, which can help with stress, anger, and compassion fatigue.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Melissa will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts plans based on what is working. Therapy is a shared process of trying practical steps and checking progress.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals can discuss session length and frequency to fit day-to-day life and responsibilities.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting and many family-related problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT techniques to help notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behavioral responses in everyday situations.
What is her professional background?
She is an LPCC with about 10 years of clinical experience working with trauma, anxiety, mood concerns, and family issues.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LPCC credential in Minnesota and practices there.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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