- ACT
- CBT
- Motivational interviewing
About Melissa
Melissa Caparitia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with three years of clinical experience. She practices in Connecticut and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting concerns, life changes, and life purpose questions. Melissa also supports people dealing with trauma, sexual assault and abuse, postpartum depression, and issues related to identity and self-esteem.
Her approach is grounded in client-centered work. She focuses on building a dependable therapeutic relationship and listens without judgment. Sessions move at the client’s pace and focus on concrete goals the person brings to therapy.
Melissa draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try practical changes. She also uses Motivational Interviewing when exploring ambivalence about addiction or behavior change. Conversations tend to be direct and goal-oriented, with room for processing painful experiences.
Clients can expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and planning between sessions. Melissa pays attention to how family and blended family dynamics affect daily life, and she helps caregivers manage stress and responsibilities. She also supports people working through forgiveness, self-love, and the ups and downs of young adulthood.
Her background includes a master’s degree in mental health counseling and experience in substance use work. Melissa accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, the site’s matching process is used to schedule an initial appointment and select a subscription plan that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting tangled in them, then choose actions that match personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and practicing alternative skills to shift those patterns, which can help with depression, anxiety, and coping with change.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made or new issues arise.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm which online options are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Working remotely still permits skill practice, structured exercises from CBT, and motivational conversations about change, all adapted to fit a person's schedule and goals.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and life purpose questions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered, listening closely and moving at each person's pace while setting practical goals together.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as an LPC and LMHC working with adults on mood, trauma, and addiction concerns.
Which credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices out of Connecticut.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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