LPC

Melissa Wood, LPC

Therapist in South Carolina

Melissa is a LPC therapist in South Carolina.

14+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
Approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy

● Accepting new clients

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About Melissa

Melissa Wood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) offering mental health services to adults and adolescents in South Carolina. With 14 years of experience, she draws on an integrative approach to tailor therapy to each person, couple, or family she works with. Melissa focuses on areas such as anxiety, relationship and marriage concerns, posttraumatic stress, family dynamics, life transitions, and depression, and she adapts interventions to match the unique needs presented in each case.

As an LPC, Melissa holds a state license to practice mental health counseling - a credential that reflects formal training and supervised clinical experience in treating emotional and behavioral concerns. She strives to create a warm, approachable environment that helps people feel supported while they explore challenges and build new coping skills. Whether addressing parenting difficulties, grief, trauma, or struggles with self-esteem and intimacy, Melissa aims to empower clients to move toward stronger relationships and a more resilient sense of self.

Her style emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies, helping clients identify concrete steps forward while honoring the complexity of their experiences. The goal of her work is to help individuals and families grow through change and become more effective and fulfilled in their daily lives.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, skills-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with more adaptive strategies. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges where changing thought patterns and behaviors can reduce distress and improve functioning. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical goals and immediate steps clients can take to move toward their preferred outcomes; it is often brief and helpful for life transitions, relationship concerns, and situations where concrete change is a priority.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Melissa Wood will work collaboratively with each person or family to determine which methods best align with their goals, needs, and preferences, and she will adjust the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to maintain continuity during life changes. These options allow clients to connect with a licensed professional from different locations while pursuing consistent, goal-oriented work on the issues that matter most to them.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Melissa Wood have?

Melissa Wood has 14 years of experience in mental health counseling.

Is Melissa Wood a licensed therapist?

Yes. Melissa Wood holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her license details are SC LPC 6104.

In which languages does Melissa Wood provide therapy?

Melissa Wood provides therapy in English.

Where is Melissa Wood located?

Melissa Wood is located in South Carolina.

How can I work with Melissa Wood as my therapist?

You can work with Melissa Wood through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Melissa Wood work with international clients?

Melissa Wood does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Melissa Wood 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.