Melissa McHenry, LPC, LCPC

Melissa McHenry is a licensed therapist in Illinois with 23 years of professional experience working with adults and children. She holds a master’s degree in adult psychology and a master’s degree in child psychology, and maintains credentials as an LPC and an LCPC - both types of professional counseling licenses that indicate advanced clinical training and authorization to provide mental health services.

Over the course of her career she has supported people facing stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, self-injurious behavior, PTSD, and domestic violence. She brings experience with a wide range of concerns including family issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, career changes, and coping with major life transitions.

Melissa approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to suit each individual’s specific needs and goals. She emphasizes a collaborative process that honors the client’s pace and preferences. Taking the first step to begin therapy can take courage, and Melissa recognizes and affirms that commitment to change.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Melissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. One approach focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns and behavioral responses to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning - this is helpful for worry, low mood, and problem-solving challenges. Another approach centers on trauma-informed strategies that prioritize safety, stabilization, and gradual processing of difficult experiences, which can help those coping with trauma, PTSD, or histories of abuse.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melissa works collaboratively with each client to determine which strategies best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Together they adapt techniques over time so treatment stays relevant and effective for the client’s situation.

Online therapy with Melissa is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and maintain consistent contact with a licensed professional in ways that suit the client’s routine and comfort.