Therapist profile
Melissa Benson, LMHC, LCMHC
Licensed counselor for stress and family concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Melissa
Melissa Benson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in Florida with 24 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, and related issues. Melissa works with adults who are managing major life transitions or persistent daily stressors.
She uses an approachable, conversational style in sessions. Melissa adapts what she says to each person and builds a plan around specific goals. Expect clear talk, practical steps, and attention to what is happening at home and in everyday life.
Her toolbox includes client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. These methods are used to address mood, coping, addictive behaviors, and relationship patterns. Melissa often combines skills training with guided reflection to help people try new ways of responding.
During the first meetings she typically reviews current struggles, daily routines, and short-term goals. From there she and the client decide on priorities and what to practice between sessions. Sessions emphasize skills that can be used at home, at work, and in parenting roles.
Her background spans two decades of counseling adults across a range of concerns, from grief and addiction to parenting and intimacy-related issues. Melissa communicates plainly about options and encourages steady, practical steps toward better functioning.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It supports clearer self-understanding and helps people decide what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each client to choose methods that fit their goals, daily life, and preferences. This is a collaborative decision made over the first few sessions and can be adjusted as needed.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around parenting, work, and other obligations. It can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and let clients use mindfulness or practice skills in real-life settings between meetings. Licensed professionals can explain which format will best support the plan you and the therapist create.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Florida, Utah
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which everyday problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, addiction issues, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, and related topics.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a conversational, practical style that combines client-centered listening with skill-based techniques like CBT and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional work experience in counseling adults across a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials and is licensed in Florida as FL LMHC and UT LCMHC.
Does she work with people who speak other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I book a session format remotely or internationally?
The profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options and whether remote sessions are supported before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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