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Melissa Averett, LPC

Licensed counselor focused on healing and practical skills
  • Client-centered approach
  • CBT and cognitive restructuring
  • Work with adults

About Melissa Averett

Melissa Averett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who earned a Master of Education in Counseling from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2008. She brings experience from both residential and outpatient settings, having worked with women in recovery from addiction and providing outpatient counseling to adults facing a wide range of struggles and mental health concerns.

She supports people who have experienced the trauma of divorce by guiding them through the healing and forgiveness process. Her therapeutic approach centers on client-centered therapy - building rapport and collaborating with each person to identify needs and set realistic counseling goals.

Melissa also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and cognitive restructuring to help individuals spot unhelpful thought patterns, challenge those thoughts, and shift toward healthier beliefs. She teaches skills such as setting healthy boundaries, improving self-esteem, understanding choices and consequences, developing coping strategies, and practicing assertive communication to strengthen relationships.

Throughout the therapeutic process she aims to convey warmth and empathy while addressing difficult topics, working alongside clients toward their established goals.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Melissa Averett have?

Melissa Averett has 14 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Melissa Averett a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: LA LPC 4551.

In which languages does Melissa Averett provide therapy?

Melissa provides therapy in English.

Where is Melissa Averett located?

Melissa is located in Louisiana.

How can I work with Melissa Averett as my therapist?

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

Does Melissa Averett work with international clients?

Melissa Averett does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Melissa Averett 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 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.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder if online therapy can really make a difference. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One of the clearest advantages is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that fits their schedule and comfort level: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This variety makes it easier to maintain consistent care amid busy routines.

Licensed professionals provide these remote services, and people can change therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For those weighing options, online therapy offers accessible ways to pursue support and practical strategies from trained therapists.

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