Melissa Harris, LPC
Compassionate counseling for resilience and growth
- Stress and anxiety support
- Family and relationship guidance
- Trauma and grief care
About Melissa Harris
Melissa Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 8 years of experience helping people navigate the emotional and practical challenges that can come with everyday life. Her work is grounded in a compassionate, whole-person perspective, with a focus on concerns such as stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and ADHD.
She aims to offer a steady, supportive space where clients can slow down, reflect, and build skills for lasting change. Melissa supports individuals who feel overwhelmed by life transitions, strained relationships, or ongoing communication difficulties, and she helps clients strengthen emotional resilience while working toward personal growth and greater self-understanding.
Melissa draws from evidence-based therapy approaches to help clients make sense of complex feelings and patterns, including social anxiety, isolation, workplace stress, and challenging interpersonal dynamics. She collaborates with clients to identify practical strategies that fit their lives, values, and goals, with an emphasis on empowerment and meaningful progress over time.
Because each person’s story is different, Melissa tailors care to the client’s unique experiences and priorities. Her goal is to help clients move toward healing, clarity, and positive change in ways that feel realistic, respectful, and sustainable.
She aims to offer a steady, supportive space where clients can slow down, reflect, and build skills for lasting change. Melissa supports individuals who feel overwhelmed by life transitions, strained relationships, or ongoing communication difficulties, and she helps clients strengthen emotional resilience while working toward personal growth and greater self-understanding.
Melissa draws from evidence-based therapy approaches to help clients make sense of complex feelings and patterns, including social anxiety, isolation, workplace stress, and challenging interpersonal dynamics. She collaborates with clients to identify practical strategies that fit their lives, values, and goals, with an emphasis on empowerment and meaningful progress over time.
Because each person’s story is different, Melissa tailors care to the client’s unique experiences and priorities. Her goal is to help clients move toward healing, clarity, and positive change in ways that feel realistic, respectful, and sustainable.
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 experience supporting clients through a wide range of concerns.
Is Melissa Harris a licensed therapist?
Yes. Melissa Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee. Her license number is 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, depending on what feels like the best fit for your needs and schedule.
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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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, Made Accessible Online
Melissa Harris integrates well-established therapy approaches to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and other life challenges in a practical, supportive way.With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she helps clients notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another, then practice new ways of responding to stressors that feel more balanced and workable. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and strengthening communication, which can be especially helpful during conflict, overwhelm, or major transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility so clients can make room for difficult feelings while still moving toward what matters most to them.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Melissa works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and current challenges, then adjusts the pace and tools to fit their needs over time.
Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent and supported. Clients can meet through video calls or phone sessions, and also use live chat or text-based messaging for added flexibility between sessions or when schedules are tight.