Therapist profile
Melissa Stahl, LPC, LMHC
Florida
Licensed counselor - relationships and mood
Continue with MelissaWhere Melissa stands
- Credentials
- LPC, LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH17453; LPC, Missouri / 2011009606
- NPI
- 1902185838
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- Codependency focus
About Melissa
Melissa Stahl is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 11 years of experience practicing in Florida. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. The biography also lists work with addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and codependency.
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and steady progress rather than vague promises. Melissa adapts conversations and plans to what each person brings, helping them find clearer boundaries, steadier moods, and more confidence in everyday choices. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide that work.
Clients can expect straightforward dialogue about patterns that keep them stuck. Melissa listens for how people-pleasing, fear of abandonment, or control issues show up in relationships. She helps break those patterns into steps someone can practice between sessions.
Her background spans a variety of clinical concerns including attachment issues, communication problems, blended family stress, and forgiveness work. She also addresses aging and geriatric concerns, bipolar-related challenges, and compassion fatigue when these come up.
Sessions are conducted in English and are offered from her Florida practice. Melissa’s profile notes that international clients are not accepted. The first session typically begins with a brief assessment to set practical goals and agree on next steps.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Melissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing patterns and building practical skills. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses; this is useful for anxiety, low mood, and self-critical thinking.Interpersonal and attachment-informed work looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape reactions now. This helps with codependency, abandonment worries, intimacy issues, and communication problems.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to pick techniques that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day reality. That might mean trying a few methods early on and adapting as progress becomes clearer.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and making check-ins easier to keep. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to schedule short check-ins, avoid travel time, and keep continuity of care when life gets hectic.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida, Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, and related issues such as grief, trauma, addictions, and codependency.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented with clear conversations about patterns and next steps. She adapts the plan to what feels useful for each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of mood and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida. The profile lists licensure as MO LPC and FL LMHC.
Can someone see her if they live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and the profile states that international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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