Melissa Wiles, LMHC

Melissa Wiles is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida who helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship stress, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She speaks plain language and keeps sessions down-to-earth so worried parents can understand next steps. Her style is relaxed and approachable, aimed at making conversations easier and more productive.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among other approaches, to help clients notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. She also draws on client-centered and mindfulness techniques to slow things down and focus on what matters most to each person. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match each person’s needs.

Before offering clinical counseling she spent many years working in settings with school-age people, and for the past four years she has focused on clinical practice. That mix of long-term experience and recent clinical work informs how she listens and plans treatment.

Typical concerns she addresses include parenting strain, family conflict, career stress, anger, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and a range of medical and caregiving challenges. She is comfortable talking through complex life transitions and practical coping strategies.

Clients can expect clear goals, simple tools to use between sessions, and a calm atmosphere for working through problems. Melissa aims to help people gain clarity, build confidence, and find more enjoyment in daily life.

How Melissa Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Melissa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns that increase stress or sadness and to test small behavior changes that can improve daily life. CBT is useful for worry, low mood, and practical problem solving.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on each person’s priorities. This approach emphasizes active listening and collaboration so goals come from the client rather than a preset plan.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Melissa will discuss different methods and help decide what fits the client’s goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made so adjustments can be made in a collaborative way.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use verbal cues and visual connection, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules.