How Melissa works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Melissa
Melissa Quigley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania who helps people manage anger alongside stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. She uses straightforward, practical strategies so people can start making changes without feeling overwhelmed. Her tone is warm and down-to-earth, and she aims to make conversations feel safe and unforced.
Melissa draws on about 12 years of experience across outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, and independent practice. She has worked in settings that treated mental health and addiction and has held roles as a clinical supervisor and director in community behavioral health.
Background and approach
That background gives her experience with crisis management and de-escalation techniques. In sessions she keeps things interactive and collaborative. She listens without judgement and helps clients set clear, realistic goals.
She adapts plans so they fit each person’s situation, whether someone is coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, sleeping problems, or issues like ADHD or bipolar symptoms. Her clinical toolkit includes client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. That mix lets her use practical skills for immediate problems and also look at patterns that show up over time.
She helps people work on things like communication, codependency, and forgiveness. Melissa accepts English-speaking international clients and offers multiple ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. She encourages people to take the first step and says asking for help is a strong move toward change.
What Melissa works with
Everything Melissa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Melissa's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Melissa lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that fit online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and understood; it helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings like anger or grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thoughts and behavior and teaches practical skills to change them, which can reduce intense reactions and improve coping.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that match what the person needs and prefers, adjusting plans over time based on what works best for them.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people meet face-to-face when interaction matters. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or be easier when video isn’t needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for short check-ins, coaching between sessions, or when someone prefers typing to talking. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit into real life and steady progress can continue even when schedules change.
Questions people ask about Melissa
What concerns does Melissa address in therapy?
She supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, addictions, sleep problems, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related areas like attachment and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is open, warm, and interactive. She listens without judgement and works with each person to set clear, realistic goals.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has about 12 years of experience in intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs, community behavioral health leadership, clinical supervision, and independent practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.