Melissa Harris, LPC
Compassionate Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor
- Stress and anxiety support
- Trauma and grief care
- Flexible online sessions
About Melissa Harris
Melissa Harris is a licensed counselor in Tennessee with eight years of focused experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. As an LPC - which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - she blends compassionate care with practical, research-informed strategies to address stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma, grief, and ADHD. She emphasizes a holistic approach that honors each person’s unique history while supporting present-day goals.
Her practice centers on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore personal growth, process difficult experiences, and build emotional resilience. She works with common concerns such as communication difficulties, social anxiety, life transitions, relationship struggles, and the pursuit of greater personal empowerment. Melissa uses evidence-based methods to guide clients through issues like self-worth, isolation, workplace stress, and complex interpersonal dynamics.
Committed to tailored, empathetic care, Melissa partners with clients to develop meaningful strategies for change. She focuses on practical tools and insight that support long-term well-being, helping people understand their patterns, heal from the past, and move forward with clearer direction and stronger coping skills.
Her practice centers on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore personal growth, process difficult experiences, and build emotional resilience. She works with common concerns such as communication difficulties, social anxiety, life transitions, relationship struggles, and the pursuit of greater personal empowerment. Melissa uses evidence-based methods to guide clients through issues like self-worth, isolation, workplace stress, and complex interpersonal dynamics.
Committed to tailored, empathetic care, Melissa partners with clients to develop meaningful strategies for change. She focuses on practical tools and insight that support long-term well-being, helping people understand their patterns, heal from the past, and move forward with clearer direction and stronger coping skills.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melissa Harris have?
Melissa Harris has 8 years of clinical experience working with individuals facing a range of emotional and relational challenges.
Is Melissa Harris a licensed therapist?
Yes. Melissa Harris holds the LPC credential, which means Licensed Professional Counselor. Her license details are TN LPC 6019.
In which languages does Melissa Harris provide therapy?
Melissa Harris provides therapy in English.
Where is Melissa Harris located?
Melissa Harris is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Melissa Harris as my therapist?
You can work with Melissa Harris through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melissa Harris work with international clients?
Yes. Melissa Harris works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melissa Harris 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-Based Approaches for Online Support
Melissa Harris draws from several proven methods to support clients in an online setting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values - it can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, offering a path to repair relationship challenges and improve emotional security. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; it provides practical tools to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to change unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melissa works collaboratively with each person to determine which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and pacing to the individual so therapy feels relevant and manageable.
Online therapy with Melissa can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which offers flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during transitions, to access support from different locations, and to choose the format that best supports ongoing progress.