Melissa Schreiber, LCMHC

Melissa Schreiber is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, and relationship problems. She works with clients who are coping with trauma, intimacy issues, anger, and major life changes. Melissa focuses on real-world support and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Her style is warm and straightforward. She listens first and then helps people build practical tools they can use between sessions. Conversations in therapy aim to increase understanding, reduce harmful patterns, and improve day-to-day functioning.

Melissa blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral methods to help people notice and change the thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck. She also uses emotionally-focused ideas to address relationship patterns and attachment concerns. The Gottman Method informs how she approaches communication and conflict in intimate relationships.

Over two decades in practice, Melissa has supported people facing addiction, domestic violence aftermath, family of origin issues, and other complex stressors. She also works with those dealing with gender dysphoria, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and health-related challenges such as HIV/AIDS. Her experience includes helping people who are hearing impaired.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that values their goals and pace. Melissa aims to help people build resilience, resolve relationship conflict, and find clearer direction in their lives. She practices in North Carolina as an NC LCMHC and offers services in English. Confirm current session options before scheduling.

How Melissa’s approaches translate to online work

Many of the methods Melissa uses adapt well to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust; online sessions let a therapist follow a person's pace and reflect what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions and uses clear exercises and homework that fit well into online formats. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on relationship patterns and emotions, and it can help people notice interaction cycles and practice new responses in session.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals and preferences, try different techniques, and adjust the plan if something is not helping. Finding a good fit often takes a few sessions and shared decision making.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit work into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn't needed. It also means people in other states or countries can connect with a licensed professional in North Carolina, depending on current session rules and scheduling.