Melissa Painter

M.A., LMHC

When you are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, or trauma, daily life can quickly start feeling completely overwhelming. You do not have to navigate these emotional barriers by yourself.

My name is Melissa Painter, MA, LMHC, and I support individuals, couples, families, and groups across all life stages. Whether you are managing ADHD and executive functioning, working through addiction, navigating relational issues, or coping with major life transitions, my goal is to help you find meaningful healing and transformation.

I offer a holistic, collaborative, and personalized approach tailored to your unique values, needs, and goals. Drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, we will build a customized plan in a warm, empathetic environment.

How I Can Help

  • Core Focus Areas: Compassionate care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, and relationship challenges.
  • Versatile Therapy Formats: Comprehensive care offered through individual, couples, family, and group therapy options.
  • Personalized Modalities: Tailored evidence-based treatment drawing from CBT, DBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Client-Centered care.
  • Location & Availability: I provide flexible care options to fit your lifestyle, offering telehealth options for clients throughout the state of Florida.

If you are ready to create a personalized pathway forward from the comfort of your own space, reach out today to schedule an online appointment or consultation.

Locations

Telehealth only Anywhere in Florida

Languages

English

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Treatment Interventions I Use
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Reframing
  • Communication Skills
  • Committed Action Plans
  • Coping Skills Training
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Distress Reduction Skills
  • Distress Tolerance Skills
  • Executive Functioning Skills
  • Exposure and Facilitation
  • Exposure Techniques
  • Exploration of Coping Patterns
  • Exploration of Emotions
  • Exploration of Relationship Patterns
  • Externalization
  • Family Communication Skills
  • Gratitude and Positive Psychology Practices
  • Grounding Techniques
  • Guided Imagery
  • Imaginal Exposure
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Re-Authoring
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Sleep Hygiene
  • Spiritual Integration
  • Strengths-Based Intervention
  • Structured Problem Solving
  • Supportive Therapy / Supportive Reflection
  • Values-Based Goal Setting
  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Behavior Modification
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Boundaries
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Crisis
  • Decision-Making Difficulties
  • Depression
  • Difficulty Managing Emotions
  • Difficulty Setting Boundaries
  • Difficulty with Accountability
  • Difficulty with Motivation
  • Executive Functioning Difficulties
  • Existential Concerns
  • Family Conflict
  • Family Dynamics
  • Grief
  • High-Risk Suicidality
  • History of Trauma
  • Infant Mental Health Counseling
  • Interpersonal Relationship Issues
  • Irritability
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness
  • Loss of Purpose / Meaning
  • Low Frustration Tolerance
  • Medication Management
  • Military / Veteran Concerns
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Play Therapy
  • PTSD
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Spiritual Concerns
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Ages 6+
  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Individuals
  • Veterans

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