Melissa Campos , LMHC, LCMHC

Melissa Campos is a licensed mental health counselor with 16 years of clinical experience who provides focused, compassionate care for people navigating stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma, mood concerns, addictions, and life transitions. Holding the credentials LMHC and LCMHC, which indicate licensure as a mental health counselor, she blends practical skills with empathic listening to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space for exploration and growth.

Her practice emphasizes evidence-based methods and a collaborative stance, guiding clients to develop actionable strategies that address symptoms and improve daily functioning. Melissa draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR to tailor work to each person’s needs, whether the focus is on coping with grief, rebuilding intimacy, managing ADHD, or addressing family and career stressors.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Melissa works with individuals across a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, relationship and parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and issues related to identity and caregiving. She approaches each case with respect for the person’s experience and goals, partnering to identify strengths, clarify values, and pursue sustainable change.

Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy supports them

Melissa Campos draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and learn practical ways to act in line with those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood instability. When trauma is a central concern, Melissa employs Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a method that can assist in processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melissa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration helps tailor sessions so they feel meaningful and effective.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to maintain continuity during busy periods, and allow people to engage in therapy from locations that work best for them. These formats support consistent progress and accommodate different communication styles and logistical needs.