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Melissa McLaurin, LPCC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Melissa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Melissa. View 12 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Minnesota

Recent reviews

Melissa is amazing. She has helped me grow into a person that I am proud of. She is a great listener, free of judgement, and always supports me. I feel with Melissa's help I now have the tools to be introspective, self aware, and happier overall.

Reviewed June 2023

Melissa has helped me through so much. She is a great listener and helps me see situations from a more productive perspective, without judgement or telling me what I should do. She guides me to work through my issues in a way I couldn't without her support. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed February 2022

More about Melissa

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPCC

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 9 years of experience. I specialize in work with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety and depression. I also have significant experience in working with people who might be struggling with parenting concerns, relationship issues or family concerns.

My counseling style is to approach each person with wonder, respect and acceptance. I provide a nonjudgmental and culturally aware perspective. Although I am not a person of color, I have unique life and work experiences that allow me to have knowledge and understanding of communities of color. I utilize reflection and a person-centered approach as the basis of my practice and may use techniques from cognitive behavioral, strengths-based and humanistic modalities. I want my help to be what you need and will work with you to individualize your treatment to fit your unique needs.

I know it is not easy to ask for help and it takes courage to advocate for yourself. You have already taken the first step and I am here to help with the next one.

I truly feel it is a privilege to be allowed on the journey with you and I look forward to working together!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Self esteem Relationship issues Grief Anger management Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Commitment issues Communication problems Divorce and separation Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Melissa McLaurin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407393119.

  • LPCC · Minnesota · 01384 · Expires December 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Melissa McLaurin

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

12 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Supportive Amazing Great Recommend Understanding Great listener Easy Grateful Support

Melissa is amazing. She has helped me grow into a person that I am proud of. She is a great listener, free of judgement, and always supports me. I feel with Melissa's help I now have the tools to be introspective, self aware, and happier overall.

Reviewed June 2023

Melissa has helped me through so much. She is a great listener and helps me see situations from a more productive perspective, without judgement or telling me what I should do. She guides me to work through my issues in a way I couldn't without her support. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed February 2022

I really like talking to Melissa and I am truly grateful for everything she taught me. She helped me realize where my anxiety cam from and tried different ways to help me. She was patience and understanding and I really appreciate that. She is a great listener and go to connect my thoughts even with my difficulty in expressing myself. Thank you Melissa.

Reviewed November 2021

Melissa is amazing. She is super supportive, and non-judgmental. She helps me self reflect and figure out new ways to approach situations and/or thoughts that I am having. She has definitely made a great impact on my life and overall happiness. So thankful to have met her!

Reviewed September 2021

Melissa is such an amazing person! I am so grateful to have in my life. Melissa is always supportive, free of judgement and kind. She has helped me through such a tough period of time. Melissa always gives me different ways to self reflect, and look at situations in a different perspective that make going through rough times easier. Melissa has helped me learn a lot about myself, and the people around me. I would recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed May 2021

Melissa is amazing! I know she has many clients, but she is wonderful at remembering all of the ins and outs of what we’ve talked about. She doesn’t make it “feel” like a therapy session, but more so like an unbiased opinion that is trustworthy like a friend to talk you through your emotions/situation.

Reviewed December 2020

Melissa is wonderful. She has a very calming and understanding approach that she uses to make patients feel reassured and at ease. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who feels like they need to be heard and understood.

Reviewed December 2020

Melissa is very understanding, supportive, non-judgmental, and compassionate. I feel very comfortable coming to her with my problems and know she will listen and make me look at things a different way. I really appreciate her.

Reviewed August 2020

Melissa has been a very good listener,very kind and supportive and she has provided me a safe space to talk about things that bother me.

Reviewed July 2020

Melissa is kind, thoughtful, and very supportive. I wanted help with a couple of things and she made it easy to get right to the point. She is very responsive and I enjoyed working with her. She's also knowledgeable and I immediately felt that I was in good hands.

Reviewed May 2020

Melissa is thoughtful, balanced and easy to talk to. She frames things in a different way and presents another way to look at a problem. I feel that she cares, which is the most important thing. She lets me go at my pace and gets back to me quickly. I always feel better after talking to her. I would strongly recommend her to anyone wanting support with their mental health.

Reviewed May 2020

Melissa is caring and has helped me to better understand my own problems!

Reviewed April 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Melissa McLaurin offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Melissa McLaurin works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Melissa McLaurin speak?

Melissa McLaurin speaks English.

How many years of experience does Melissa McLaurin have?

Melissa McLaurin has 10 years of experience.

Where is Melissa McLaurin licensed to practice?

Melissa McLaurin is licensed to practice in Minnesota.

Does Melissa McLaurin accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Melissa McLaurin accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Melissa McLaurin offer?

Melissa McLaurin offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Melissa McLaurin?

Melissa McLaurin can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Melissa McLaurin?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.