Melissa Campos, LMHC, LCMHC
Practical counseling for midlife transitions
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- Values-based approach
- Short practical steps
- English and Spanish
About Melissa
Melissa Campos is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps people facing midlife questions and major life changes. She welcomes straightforward conversations about stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addiction, grief, and career shifts. Her way of working is calm and practical so people can make steady progress.
She creates a nonjudgmental space where clients describe what matters to them. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that fit daily life. Melissa draws on methods that encourage values-based choices, emotional skills, and clearer thinking.
With 16 years of clinical experience, she mixes approaches to match each person. That might include acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values, cognitive behavior strategies to change unhelpful thinking, or client-centered listening to help someone feel heard. She also uses tools for trauma processing when appropriate.
Melissa offers therapy in English and Spanish and practices in Florida. Her listed credentials are LMHC and LCMHC. She works with adults who want help coping with midlife concerns, parenting stress, relationship issues, burnout, ADHD, and other life transitions.
Practical steps are part of her sessions, from behavior changes to communication skills and emotion regulation tools. The focus is on what the client needs now, with collaboration about goals and pace. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on availability.
She creates a nonjudgmental space where clients describe what matters to them. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that fit daily life. Melissa draws on methods that encourage values-based choices, emotional skills, and clearer thinking.
With 16 years of clinical experience, she mixes approaches to match each person. That might include acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values, cognitive behavior strategies to change unhelpful thinking, or client-centered listening to help someone feel heard. She also uses tools for trauma processing when appropriate.
Melissa offers therapy in English and Spanish and practices in Florida. Her listed credentials are LMHC and LCMHC. She works with adults who want help coping with midlife concerns, parenting stress, relationship issues, burnout, ADHD, and other life transitions.
Practical steps are part of her sessions, from behavior changes to communication skills and emotion regulation tools. The focus is on what the client needs now, with collaboration about goals and pace. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Florida, Utah
Languages
English, Spanish
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It is useful for stress, life transitions, and when someone wants more meaning in daily routines. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises and homework. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience and uses reflective listening to build insight and self-acceptance; it can aid in relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melissa will discuss these methods with the client and choose or blend techniques based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. The process is collaborative, with regular check-ins about what is or isn't helping.
Session-format details are not stated in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around work, caregiving, or travel. It also allows for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and for using screens or phone calls depending on what works best for the client. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like worksheets, mindfulness practices, and skills coaching to remote sessions to keep forward momentum.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addictions, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and midlife concerns among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical with a nonjudgmental tone. Sessions focus on clear goals and step-by-step strategies that fit everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in mental health settings and with individual clients on a range of concerns.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She practices in Florida and holds the credentials LMHC and LCMHC with licensure noted in FL and UT.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.