Profile / United States
Melissa Reighn, LMHC
New York
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Mood and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT
- Trauma-focused tools
- Practical skills work
About Melissa
Melissa Reighn is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, eating issues, and bipolar mood concerns. She also addresses related problems such as grief, loss, life transitions, and long-term health or caregiving stress.
Melissa works in a direct, person-centered way. She treats people as the experts on their own lives and helps them notice what is and isn't working. Sessions tend to focus on clear steps and skills that can be tried between meetings. Clients can expect straightforward conversation and concrete strategies rather than abstract theory.
Her background includes approaches that emphasize changing unhelpful thought patterns and practical actions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods. For trauma-related work she draws on trauma-focused tools and eye movement desensitization methods when appropriate.
Typical work includes identifying stressful thinking and testing new behaviors. Melissa helps people practice small, manageable changes and track what improves. She also supports coping with loss, navigating life changes, and building stronger everyday routines.
Her practice is goal-oriented and collaborative. She checks in about what is working and adjusts methods if needed. People who want practical, structured help with mood, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions often find this approach useful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT focuses on practical skills like testing assumptions and building step-by-step routines, which can be practiced between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and accept difficult feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. Client-Centered Therapy provides space for the person to guide the conversation and for the therapist to reflect what is most important.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Melissa will discuss your needs and preferences, try methods that fit your goals, and adjust the plan based on what works. The idea is to find a sensible mix of strategies rather than a single fixed technique.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around work breaks, or offering sessions when leaving home is difficult. These practical benefits can help people maintain consistency while they practice new skills between meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Melissa address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, ADHD, eating issues, and bipolar mood concerns, with additional experience in related areas such as grief, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is practical and person-centered, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience in mental health settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
What languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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