Melissa Maynes, LMHC, LMFT
Licensed therapist for stress and relationships
- CBT and motivational interviewing
- Military culture experience
- Flexible online sessions
About Melissa Maynes
Melissa Maynes is a licensed mental health professional based in Washington with more than 15 years of clinical experience. She holds credentials as an LMHC and an LMFT - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and has also worked as a substance use disorder professional. Much of her practice has served military populations, giving her a deep familiarity with military culture and the unique stresses that accompany that lifestyle.
She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns including addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, midlife or existential questions, divorce, career transitions, and parenting difficulties. Her approach is interactive and nonjudgmental, focused on helping clients build skills and resilience while honoring each person as the expert in their own life. She commonly incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, and blends family systems perspectives when relationships and family dynamics are central to the work.
Melissa tailors conversations and treatment plans to each client’s needs and goals, prioritizing a strong therapeutic bond where openness and honest dialogue can unfold. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek change and views the therapeutic process as a collaborative path toward growth and a more fulfilling life. Melissa looks forward to partnering with people who are ready to take that next step.
She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns including addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, midlife or existential questions, divorce, career transitions, and parenting difficulties. Her approach is interactive and nonjudgmental, focused on helping clients build skills and resilience while honoring each person as the expert in their own life. She commonly incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, and blends family systems perspectives when relationships and family dynamics are central to the work.
Melissa tailors conversations and treatment plans to each client’s needs and goals, prioritizing a strong therapeutic bond where openness and honest dialogue can unfold. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek change and views the therapeutic process as a collaborative path toward growth and a more fulfilling life. Melissa looks forward to partnering with people who are ready to take that next step.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melissa Maynes have?
Melissa Maynes has 15 years of experience.
Is Melissa Maynes a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds these credentials: LMHC, LMFT. License details: WA LMHC LH 60088360, WA LMFT LF 60143370.
In which languages does Melissa Maynes provide therapy?
English.
Where is Melissa Maynes located?
Washington.
How can I work with Melissa Maynes as my therapist?
You can work with Melissa Maynes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melissa Maynes work with international clients?
Melissa Maynes does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melissa Maynes 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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
Melissa Maynes commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies to change behaviors and mood. CBT is often effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily coping challenges.She also uses Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative, person-centered approach designed to explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change. This method is especially useful for substance use concerns, readiness for life changes, and decisions about relationships or health behaviors.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Melissa partners with each client to evaluate needs, goals, and preferences and to adapt methods over time so care stays relevant and effective. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits the client rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, or military schedules and to continue care during transitions or relocations. For many clients, remote sessions increase consistency and access, allowing therapy to move forward in ways that match daily life.