Melissa Moore, LCMHC
Compassionate LCMHC guiding meaningful change
- Stress and anxiety support
- Trauma-informed care
- Flexible online sessions
About Melissa Moore
Melissa Moore is a licensed mental health counselor with 10 years of experience who brings a compassionate, strengths-based perspective to therapy. She combines a love of exploring different cultures and the outdoors with a commitment to helping people navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, mood concerns, and everyday stressors. Melissa cares for animals and values connection to the natural world, and she draws on those life experiences to inform a grounded, person-centered practice.
She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Anna Maria College and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Melissa is credentialed as an LCMHC - a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and has worked across a variety of settings including in-home care, mental health agencies, hospitals, and schools. That breadth of experience informs her ability to meet people where they are and to tailor support for individual circumstances.
Melissa uses a holistic, trauma-informed approach that integrates cognitive behavioral techniques alongside humanistic, solution-focused, person-centered, and expressive modalities. She has pursued additional training in trauma-focused work and supports clients in exploring how past events shape present patterns while building practical coping skills. By offering a consistent, supportive environment, Melissa helps people draw on their challenges and strengths to reach meaningful goals and pursue healthier, more fulfilling lives.
She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Anna Maria College and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Melissa is credentialed as an LCMHC - a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and has worked across a variety of settings including in-home care, mental health agencies, hospitals, and schools. That breadth of experience informs her ability to meet people where they are and to tailor support for individual circumstances.
Melissa uses a holistic, trauma-informed approach that integrates cognitive behavioral techniques alongside humanistic, solution-focused, person-centered, and expressive modalities. She has pursued additional training in trauma-focused work and supports clients in exploring how past events shape present patterns while building practical coping skills. By offering a consistent, supportive environment, Melissa helps people draw on their challenges and strengths to reach meaningful goals and pursue healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterGuilt and shameImmigration issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melissa Moore have?
Melissa Moore has 10 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Melissa Moore a licensed therapist?
Yes. Melissa holds the credential LCMHC. License details: NC LCMHC 12875.
In which languages does Melissa Moore provide therapy?
Melissa provides therapy in English.
Where is Melissa Moore located?
Melissa is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Melissa Moore as my therapist?
You can work with Melissa Moore through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melissa Moore work with international clients?
Melissa Moore does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melissa Moore 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 with therapy 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
Melissa frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress, offering concrete tools for everyday challenges.She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practices can support stress management, improve emotional regulation, and help people relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings.
Motivational Interviewing is another approach Melissa uses when clients are facing ambivalence about change. This collaborative style helps clarify values, strengthen motivation, and set achievable steps toward personal goals.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melissa works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy stays aligned with progress and changing priorities.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible and accessible. These options allow for scheduling that fits busy lives, consistent support across locations within the therapist's service area, and multiple ways to engage that suit different communication styles.