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Melissa Wood, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Works with adolescents
About Melissa
Melissa Wood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 14 years of experience. She works with adults and adolescents on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and parenting-related strain. She also addresses issues such as addiction, grief, anger, bipolar challenges, and ADHD.
Her approach is practical and structured. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, achievable goals and track progress.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Melissa helps clients identify patterns that keep problems going and then tests simple changes to thoughts or behaviors. The work often includes short homework tasks so people can practice new skills between meetings.
Melissa has worked with people managing first responder and veteran-related issues, codependency, social anxiety, workplace stress, and reactions to disasters. She aims to address both immediate coping skills and longer-term problem-solving strategies.
She conducts therapy in English and provides services from her South Carolina practice. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How Melissa uses CBT and solution-focused work online
Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot thought patterns and behavior loops that increase stress and anxiety. CBT sessions focus on noticing specific thoughts, testing whether those thoughts fit the facts, and practicing alternative responses that reduce distress. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which narrows attention to small, concrete changes that move a person toward their goals. This approach often concentrates on what is already working and on practical steps to build on those strengths. Choosing an approach is collaborative. Melissa will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. Together they will pick methods and pace that suit the client’s needs, and adjust as progress is made. The practical benefits of doing therapy remotely include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a workday or family routine. Online work can make brief check-ins simpler when time is limited and can reduce travel time. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking so the logistics match daily life and technology needs.Areas of expertise
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melissa commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family-related concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting strain, anger, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and related issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine thoughts and behaviors and Solution-Focused Therapy to set and reach short-term goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working with adults and adolescents on a range of mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina and practices in that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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