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Melissa Pickett, LPCC, LPC

OCD-focused therapist with DBT and CBT expertise
  • ERP for OCD
  • Couples and family therapy
  • Work with all ages

About Melissa Pickett

Melissa Pickett is a licensed therapist with nine years of experience working across a range of settings and age groups. She has supported children, adolescents, and adults through challenges including anxiety, depression, severe mental illness, grief, trauma, and addiction, and she brings particular expertise to the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder using Exposure and Response Prevention - ERP. She has partnered with couples and families to strengthen relationships and improve communication, and she combines structured techniques with compassionate, client-focused care.

Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT, she also draws from motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT, solution-focused therapy, and traditional talk therapy to tailor treatment to each person's needs. Her credentials include LPCC and LPC - LPCC denotes Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and LPC denotes Licensed Professional Counselor - reflecting formal clinical training and state-level licensure.

Melissa frames her work around helping individuals build stability, improve quality of life, and develop more mindful and grounded ways of living. She emphasizes listening first and creating a space for clients to be heard, then collaboratively developing practical strategies and goals to support healing and growth. If someone is ready to take steps toward improved emotional well-being, she encourages reaching out to begin that process.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityDissociationGuilt and shameHoardingJealousyMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Melissa Pickett have?

Melissa Pickett has 9 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Melissa Pickett a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LPCC and LPC. Her license details are KY LPCC 267148 and VA LPC 0701013487.

In which languages does Melissa Pickett provide therapy?

Melissa Pickett provides therapy in English.

Where is Melissa Pickett located?

Melissa Pickett is located in Kentucky.

How can I work with Melissa Pickett as my therapist?

You can work with Melissa Pickett through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Melissa Pickett work with international clients?

Yes, Melissa Pickett works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Melissa Pickett 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 with therapy 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Melissa Pickett



Melissa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT and Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, OCD, and mood concerns. DBT teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, and is useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and coping with overwhelming stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melissa collaborates with each individual to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She uses assessment and ongoing feedback to adjust strategies so the treatment remains aligned with what the client wants to achieve.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals in flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This range of options supports scheduling around work, family, and travel, makes it easier to continue care across locations, and allows therapists to meet clients where they are while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship.

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