Melissa Reighn, LMHC

Melissa Reighn is a New York licensed mental health professional with 15 years of clinical experience helping adults navigate difficult life moments. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she supports people coping with stress and anxiety, works with those processing trauma and abuse, and guides clients dealing with grief, loss, and depression. Her practice also includes assisting individuals facing transitions and other major life changes.

She approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, holding the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to meet challenges. Clients can expect a collaborative environment in which Melissa aims to support and empower them as they take the first steps toward a more fulfilling life. Seeking therapy requires courage, and she focuses on helping clients build on their resilience while exploring practical strategies for change.

Throughout her work she emphasizes respect, empathy, and clear guidance as clients pursue goals related to emotional wellbeing, coping, and personal growth in the context of everyday life in New York.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help clients clarify what matters most to them and to build psychological flexibility through acceptance and mindful action. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and making meaningful changes during life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to symptoms like anxiety and depression. It offers practical tools for managing mood, improving coping, and addressing patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach for processing distressing memories and reducing the emotional intensity tied to traumatic experiences. It is commonly used when trauma or abuse has a significant impact on current wellbeing.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Melissa works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts treatment as those needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.