Melissa Ardelean, LPCC
- Relationship and family focus
- Trauma-informed care
- Telehealth video sessions only
About Melissa Ardelean
Melissa partners with people throughout the therapeutic journey to help them develop practical tools and build skills that address immediate needs and long-term goals. Her work emphasizes collaboration - she supports clients as they learn to advocate for themselves, strengthen resilience, and move toward greater ease and fulfillment in daily life.
She has substantial experience supporting individuals and families facing relationship challenges, family conflicts including immigrant family dynamics, and complex trauma and abuse. Her practice also addresses interpersonal difficulties across the lifespan, working with teens, young adults, adults, and whole families, as well as gender-specific concerns for men and women. Melissa assists clients navigating life transitions and adjustment stressors, helping them recognize and draw on strengths that may be less visible in times of struggle.
Melissa offers late afternoon, evening, night, late night, and weekend appointments, and will try to accommodate requests for later hours when possible. She is available to see clients through telehealth video sessions only and does not provide text or chat therapy services.
Areas of Expertise
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Additional Focus Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melissa Ardelean have?
Melissa Ardelean has 3 years of clinical experience.
Is Melissa Ardelean a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPCC credential - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. License details are CA LPCC 11903.
In which languages does Melissa Ardelean provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Melissa Ardelean located?
Melissa is located in California.
How can I work with Melissa Ardelean as my therapist?
You can work with Melissa Ardelean through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melissa Ardelean work with international clients?
Melissa Ardelean does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melissa Ardelean cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward their values; it is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions by building psychological flexibility. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps repair and strengthen bonds in couples and families. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, validation, and a nonjudgmental stance so clients can explore their own solutions and grow at their own pace.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Melissa works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to identify which methods best align with an individual’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy increases flexibility and access to care. Video calls allow real-time, face-to-face interaction that supports deep work, while phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging can offer additional convenience and continuity between appointments. Melissa conducts telehealth video sessions and discusses how online options can fit a client’s schedule and lifestyle, aiming to make meaningful therapy more reachable and manageable.