Melissa Sonthonax , LMHC

Melissa Sonthonax is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She holds a Masters in Psychology earned in 2014 and has a decade of experience supporting adults facing a range of emotional and practical challenges. As an LMHC Melissa is a licensed professional trained to provide mental health therapy and counseling.

Her work focuses on everyday concerns such as general anxiety, social anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, friendship and relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Melissa emphasizes building practical strengths and outward behaviors that help clients regain confidence and move toward greater wellbeing. She partners with each person to set realistic, healthy goals that support adaptation to daily life and long-term growth.

Therapy with Melissa is tailored to the individual. She designs personalized plans of action that reflect each client’s unique situation and priorities. Sessions are intended to offer a supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings and receive guidance to work through their circumstances and pursue the outcomes they desire.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Melissa integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the pace and direction of growth - this approach supports self-esteem, relationship issues, and finding personal direction. CBT addresses the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage panic, and shift unhelpful patterns.

She also weaves Mindfulness Therapy into sessions when helpful, teaching simple attention and grounding practices that can ease stress and improve emotional regulation. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Melissa works with each client to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adapting methods over time to fit the client’s needs.

Online therapy with Melissa is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible for busy lives. These options let clients connect from home or other convenient locations, keep continuity through life transitions, and access regular support in ways that fit their routines and comfort levels.