Melissa Strauss, LPC
Therapist in Pennsylvania
Melissa Strauss is a licensed professional counselor with 13 years of clinical experience.
- License PC008592, 37PC00767200 · Pennsylvania, New Jersey Expires February 2027, November 2026
- NPI 1306200571 · national registry
- Experience and languages 13+ years in practice English
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About Melissa
Melissa Strauss is a licensed professional counselor with 13 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and struggles with self-esteem. She also supports clients facing eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, career uncertainty, ADHD concerns, and the practical effects of life changes.
Her approach is warm and direct. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer communication. Melissa draws on relationship-focused work like the Gottman Method alongside cognitive tools to address thoughts and behaviors.
Background and approach
She uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early bonds shape current reactions. Melissa aims to tailor care to each person’s goals. She listens first, then collaborates on small, doable goals.
Therapy may include short skills practice, communication exercises, or focused reflection on patterns that keep problems repeating. Clients can expect a conversational style that balances support with gentle challenge. Melissa emphasizes strengths and builds on what already works for the person.
She keeps sessions focused on changes that fit daily life. Melissa holds LPC credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor and works with adults in Pennsylvania and beyond. She offers a range of session formats to fit different schedules and needs.
Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC008592 · expires February 2027
- LPC (New Jersey)
- License 37PC00767200 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1306200571 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Melissa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
Approaches Melissa names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Melissa names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Approaches that translate well to online work
Melissa blends the Gottman Method with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas in ways that fit online sessions. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and shared rituals in relationships, which can be practiced in session through structured conversations and exercises. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and still move toward what matters, using brief mindfulness and values-based actions that work well during video or phone sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships and how they show up now, which can be explored through conversation and reflective exercises online.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Melissa will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try options that match those needs. Together they will check what helps and adjust methods over time so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Online formats offer practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for communication work. Phone sessions can be effective when low bandwidth or camera-free time is helpful. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, coaching-style guidance, and steps between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, and travel schedules while keeping momentum between appointments.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Melissa help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and self-esteem problems, plus eating and sleeping concerns and parenting strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, conversational, and goal-focused. She listens first and then works with clients on small, practical steps toward change.
What is her clinical background?
She has 13 years of experience working with adults on mood, relationship, trauma, sexual identity, career, and family-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing from Pennsylvania with licensure recorded for PA and NJ.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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