LPCC, LPC

Melissa Pickett , LPCC, LPC

Therapist in Kentucky

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About Melissa

Melissa Pickett is a licensed counselor with nine years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. She combines clinical training and practical experience to work with anxiety, depression, severe mental illness, grief, trauma, addiction, and other mood and stress-related concerns. Her practice includes specialized treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder using Exposure and Response Prevention, an evidence-based method for reducing compulsive behaviors.

Melissa has extensive experience helping couples and families strengthen relationships and rebuild connection, and she is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a skills-focused approach for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Her therapeutic toolbox also includes motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused therapy, and traditional talk therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Melissa holds the credentials LPCC and LPC, which are professional licenses for counselors, and she centers her work on enhancing emotional well-being, stability, and quality of life. Her practice emphasizes listening, practical strategies, and collaborative goal setting to help people move toward calmer, more grounded, and mindful ways of living.

Therapeutic Approaches and Virtual Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills to change behaviors and improve mood. It is often used for anxiety, depression, OCD, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and coping with overwhelming feelings. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead, helping people explore values, build self-understanding, and strengthen self-directed change.

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. She integrates techniques as appropriate and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds, treating therapy as a partnership between therapist and client.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. These formats offer flexibility for those balancing work, family, or mobility needs and allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, goal-focused care across different settings.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Melissa Pickett have?

Melissa Pickett has 9 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Melissa Pickett a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LPCC and LPC. License details are KY LPCC 267148 and VA LPC 0701013487.

In which languages does Melissa Pickett provide therapy?

Melissa Pickett provides therapy in English.

Where is Melissa Pickett located?

Melissa Pickett is located in Kentucky.

How can I work with Melissa Pickett as my therapist?

You can work with Melissa Pickett through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Melissa Pickett work with international clients?

Yes, Melissa Pickett works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Melissa Pickett cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityDissociationGuilt and shameHoardingJealousyMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Kentucky, Virginia

Languages

English

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