Melissa Pini, LPC

Melissa Pini is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors. The LPC credential signifies state licensure to provide counseling services, and the NCC is a national certification that reflects additional professional standards and training.

She focuses on educational and career counseling for adults age 18 and older, helping clients explore work and study-related decisions while addressing related stress, anxiety, and self-esteem concerns. Melissa also integrates coaching elements to support clients in clarifying life purpose, improving communication, and cultivating greater self-love and confidence.

In addition to one-on-one sessions, she leads workshops that build a practical toolbox of techniques for managing stress, living with chronic pain or illness, and navigating multicultural considerations. Sessions are typically 30 to 45 minutes each week and are planned over a 5 to 10 week period depending on the client’s goals and needs.

Melissa frames the first step toward a more fulfilling life as an act of courage and offers steady, professional support throughout the process. Her practice emphasizes purposeful, actionable strategies to help clients move toward clearer goals and improved day-to-day functioning.

Evidence-Based Methods and Flexible Online Care

Melissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside focused educational and career counseling to address common life and work challenges. Evidence-based techniques involve practical strategies and exercises grounded in research that help manage stress and anxiety and support improvements in self-esteem. Educational and career counseling centers on clarifying goals, exploring options, and building actionable plans for work or study transitions, which can be especially helpful for adults deciding on career direction or returning to school.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Melissa works with each person to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting the plan as progress reveals what is most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, allow consistent weekly contact for short-term plans, and support ongoing work between sessions with tools learned in workshops and meetings.