Melissa Vallia, LPC

Melissa Vallia draws on a lifetime of service and personal experience to guide others through difficult seasons. She began her work in helping roles as a Chaplain Assistant in the U.S. Air Force, with Goodwill Industries, and as a leader in her local church, and her own encounters with significant loss inspired the decision to become a counselor.

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a professional credential that authorizes practice in counseling, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling from Louisiana State University-Shreveport. Vallia has provided counseling to individuals, couples, and groups in both traditional office settings and through telehealth services.

Her practice focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting challenges, and depression, and she also addresses issues like communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, social anxiety and phobia, and workplace difficulties. She approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, meeting clients where they are and helping them move toward the changes they want to make.

Vallia tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs, acknowledging that change can feel frightening while offering steady support and encouragement. She aims to empower clients as they take the steps toward a more fulfilling life.