- Goal oriented
- Trauma informed
- Sleep concerns
About Melissa
Melissa Rohrbach is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who focuses on helping people move forward after hard times. She has five years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, grief, mood changes, and challenges with sleep and addiction. Melissa writes with a direct, down-to-earth manner and aims to help clients feel understood and more capable.
Her approach centers on practical work in individual therapy, and she also offers couples and group psychotherapy as part of her practice. Sessions emphasize clear goals and everyday strategies clients can use between meetings. Melissa uses methods that help people rethink unhelpful patterns, process difficult memories, and notice what matters most to them.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress. She also uses Client-Centered techniques that let a person's own perspective guide the pace of work. For trauma-related concerns she may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to help people process painful memories.
Melissa often supports people dealing with parenting stress, relationship or intimacy problems, eating and body-image concerns, and career-related strain. She also works with those managing ADHD, compassion fatigue, and the effects of adoption or foster care on identity and family life. Sleeping problems are among the issues she lists as part of her practice.
Her aim is to walk alongside clients as they test new skills and make small, steady changes. To begin, Melissa asks prospective clients to complete an initial questionnaire and then schedule based on availability.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities. It involves reflective listening and letting the person set the pace, which can work well in conversation-based online sessions to clarify what matters most and shape goals together.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches skills to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online sessions can include short skills practice, thought records, and behavior experiments that clients try between meetings to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or manage mood.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used to help people process distressing memories through a structured protocol. When EMDR is part of care the therapist and client plan the steps together and decide whether remote delivery fits the client’s needs.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then recommend methods to try. That plan can change as work progresses so clients stay involved in deciding what helps.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can save travel time, allow brief check-ins during a break, or let someone participate when relocating within the same state. Because specific session formats are not listed in this profile, confirm the available delivery options before booking so the sessions match scheduling needs and personal preferences.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Melissa address?
Melissa works with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar.
What is her general therapy style?
She blends a practical, goal-focused approach with a person-centered stance, helping clients set clear goals and practice new skills between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in counseling settings and providing individual, couples, and group psychotherapy.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as specific delivery methods are not listed in this profile.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.