Melissa Wiles , LMHC

Melissa Wiles is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor, holding the LMHC credential which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She has provided clinical services for four years and brings a calm, approachable manner to her work. She has spent a great deal of time working with school-age youth and also welcomes the opportunity to support adults facing a range of challenges.

Her practice focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and self-esteem issues, as well as family and parenting dynamics, anger, career transitions, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues related to abandonment, attachment, blended families, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, commitment and communication problems, divorce and separation, and eating or food-related concerns.

Known for a laid-back style that aims to help people feel at ease, she seeks to assist individuals and families in finding greater clarity, confidence, and enjoyment in daily life. Her goal is to collaborate with clients to address immediate concerns and develop practical strategies for moving forward.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Melissa Wiles uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment where the person's own goals and experiences guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration and is helpful for building self-understanding, confidence, and stronger relationships.

She also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often useful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melissa works together with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape treatment priorities and the techniques used in sessions.

Online therapy with Melissa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing flexibility to fit different schedules and life demands. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care, address issues in real time, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person.