- Men's wellbeing focus
- Goal oriented
- Trauma informed
About Melissa
Melissa Rohrbach is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who helps people feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life changes. She focuses on practical progress and supports clients working through stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Melissa also addresses parenting challenges and issues related to adoption, foster care, and blended families. She brings five years of clinical experience to her practice and aims to help people move forward at a steady pace.
Melissa uses a mix of conversational and goal-oriented methods in sessions. She listens closely to each person's story and helps identify small, manageable steps toward change. Sessions often focus on developing coping skills for mood and sleep problems, managing impulsivity and anger, and improving communication around conflict and infidelity. She also offers strategies for substance use concerns and recovery-related stress.
Her approach includes client-centered work that prioritizes the person's own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to reframe unhelpful thought patterns and build new habits. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is one tool she may use for trauma-related symptoms, paired with mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity.
Melissa regularly supports people facing workplace strain, compassion fatigue, or caregiver stress, and she helps those navigating ADHD, bipolar disorder, or co-occurring conditions. Her sessions emphasize practical outcomes like clearer communication, better daily routines, and steady coping strategies.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. Melissa works in English and provides services from Missouri.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building goals the client cares about; it supports people who want a collaborative, respectful space to sort out hard choices and change their day-to-day habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing impulsivity. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method used to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and related reactions.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide whether to focus on skill practice, trauma processing, mindfulness, or a mix of strategies to match the client's needs.
Session formats are not listed in the profile, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a workday, or meeting from a place that minimizes travel time. It also allows continuity when schedules or locations change. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire to find an arrangement that fits your routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Melissa address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and substance use issues. She also helps with parenting strain, grief, intimacy questions, and work or career stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions combine client-centered listening with practical techniques. Expect goal setting, skill building, and discussion tailored to day-to-day challenges.
What is her professional background?
Melissa has five years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy for a range of concerns including addiction and mood disorders.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LPC credential and practices from Missouri as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.