LPC
Melissa Strauss, LPC
Therapist in Pennsylvania
Melissa is a LPC therapist in Pennsylvania.
- 13+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
- Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Melissa
Her practice emphasizes a warm, engaging, and collaborative style that centers each personâs strengths and goals. She tailors interventions using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, selecting techniques that fit the unique needs of each client.
Melissa works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family dynamics, grief, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ matters, intimacy and body-image issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, blended family concerns, career and life transitions, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and caregiver stress. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, fertility and fatherhood concerns, guilt and shame, isolation, and exploring life purpose.
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences. She approaches therapy as a partnership, helping clients build practical coping skills while exploring deeper patterns to support meaningful change.
Therapeutic Approaches Available Through Online Sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and navigating life transitions.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns influence current connections and helps repair and strengthen relational bonds. This approach is often helpful for intimacy issues, family and blended family dynamics, and attachment concerns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-oriented method that examines how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact and teaches strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and building coping skills for day-to-day challenges.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Melissa collaborates with clients to identify and adapt methods based on each personâs needs, goals, and preferences, combining elements when appropriate to create a tailored plan.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow clients to attend from home, work, or while traveling, reduce time spent commuting, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes. Licensed professionals can deliver effective therapeutic work remotely, and these options help fit therapy into varied schedules and lifestyles.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Melissa Strauss have?
Melissa Strauss has 13 years of experience as a licensed therapist working with individuals, couples, and families.
Is Melissa Strauss a licensed therapist?
Yes. Melissa Strauss is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details are PA LPC PC008592 and NJ LPC 37PC00767200.
In which languages does Melissa Strauss provide therapy?
Melissa Strauss provides therapy in English.
Where is Melissa Strauss located?
Melissa Strauss is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Melissa Strauss as my therapist?
You can work with Melissa Strauss through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melissa Strauss work with international clients?
Yes. Melissa Strauss works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melissa Strauss 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 by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Languages
English