Melissa Colton, LMHC
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress and anxiety
- Telehealth sessions
About Melissa Colton
Melissa draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches, including client-centered work that prioritizes each person’s voice, cognitive behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, dialectical behavior techniques for emotion regulation, and mindfulness-based practices for present-moment awareness. She works with clients across issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, anger, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and identity matters within LGBT populations.
In sessions she guides clients toward practical coping skills while honoring personal meaning and growth. Melissa frames change as a process of reinvention - a gradual emergence toward greater resilience and purpose - and aims to help people notice the strengths and lessons they have carried forward from past struggles. She offers therapy through remote formats to increase accessibility and fit with clients’ lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melissa Colton have?
Melissa Colton has 27 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Melissa Colton a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and is licensed in Florida as FL LMHC MH7533.
In which languages does Melissa Colton provide therapy?
Melissa Colton provides therapy in English.
Where is Melissa Colton located?
Melissa Colton is located in Florida.
How can I work with Melissa Colton as my therapist?
You can work with Melissa Colton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melissa Colton work with international clients?
Melissa Colton does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melissa Colton cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care
Melissa uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client's perspective guides the work; this approach helps people feel heard and fosters self-directed growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, useful for mood dysregulation and intense emotions.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melissa collaborates with clients to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they evaluate what is helping, adjust strategies over time, and focus on practical steps toward the client’s priorities.
Online therapy in her practice is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations, while still working toward meaningful progress in therapy.