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Melissa Hummelt

Melissa Hummelt

LMHC, LPC

California

Calm, practical support for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC, LPC
License
LMHC, Massachusetts / 8​9​0​7; LPC, Wisconsin / 6346-125; LPCC, California / 8853; LMHC, Washington / LH 61208382
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
California

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    • Warm and nonjudgmental
    • Problem-solving focus
    • Motivational approach

    About Melissa

    Melissa Hummelt is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional counselor who focuses on helping people feel steadier and more capable. She aims to build a respectful, trusting relationship where clients can talk honestly about stress, anxiety, mood shifts, relationship worries, grief, and life transitions. Melissa highlights practical steps for change while keeping conversations warm and nonjudgmental.

    She earned a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and brings 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Her background includes working with people facing addiction, postpartum challenges, trauma, fertility and pregnancy concerns, and career or parenting stress. Melissa combines problem-solving with attention to personal history when it helps.

    In sessions she primarily uses a cognitive behavioral therapy approach to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also draws on client-centered principles to follow each person’s pace, and she uses motivational interviewing techniques to support change when people feel stuck.

    Her style blends straightforward tools and reflective conversation. Melissa pays attention to emotions that come from past experiences and helps clients practice skills that can ease daily pressure. She recommends approaches that fit each person’s goals and life situation.

    Melissa has worked online for many years and is familiar with messaging and live-chat formats. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match their preferences.

  2. How Melissa Uses Talk and Tools in Online Care

    Melissa combines cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing in short, approachable ways. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people try small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the person’s lead so the pace feels manageable and respectful. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck by exploring their own reasons for change and building motivation from what matters to them.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melissa will talk with each person about goals, daily challenges, and past attempts at change, then suggest strategies to try together. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are expected as needs shift.

    She has substantial online experience and has worked with messaging and live-chat formats. If you want a different format, confirm current session options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time while still using tools like thought records, behavior plans, and mindfulness exercises to practice between messages.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Drug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Massachusetts, Wisconsin, California, Washington

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns can Melissa help with?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career struggles, and related concerns listed in her specialties.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her work blends a practical CBT framework with client-centered conversation and motivational interviewing to support change and clarify goals.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has 15 years in the mental health field and completed a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

    What are her credentials and location?

    She holds MA LMHC and WI LPC credentials and is based in California.

    In which language are sessions offered?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are costs and payment handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What should I do to begin working together?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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