Melissa Harris, LPC
Compassionate, holistic counseling for life’s challenges
- Stress and anxiety support
- Trauma and grief care
- Family and relationship help
About Melissa Harris
Melissa Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 8 years of experience helping people navigate the emotional and practical challenges that can show up across different seasons of life. She brings a compassionate, holistic style to therapy and has experience supporting concerns such as stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma, grief, and ADHD.
Her work centers on creating a steady, supportive space where clients can reflect on what they have been through, clarify what they want moving forward, and build emotional resilience. Melissa helps clients address a broad range of needs, including communication struggles, social anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, life transitions, and finding a stronger sense of personal empowerment.
Using evidence-based approaches, she collaborates with clients to understand difficult patterns and emotions and to develop practical strategies that fit everyday life. Whether the focus is isolation, workplace stress, self-esteem, or interpersonal dynamics, Melissa aims to help clients move toward meaningful change in ways that align with their values and goals.
She approaches each person as unique and works to tailor therapy to the client’s experiences, preferences, and hopes for growth, supporting them in the process of understanding, healing, and building a more sustainable path forward.
Her work centers on creating a steady, supportive space where clients can reflect on what they have been through, clarify what they want moving forward, and build emotional resilience. Melissa helps clients address a broad range of needs, including communication struggles, social anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, life transitions, and finding a stronger sense of personal empowerment.
Using evidence-based approaches, she collaborates with clients to understand difficult patterns and emotions and to develop practical strategies that fit everyday life. Whether the focus is isolation, workplace stress, self-esteem, or interpersonal dynamics, Melissa aims to help clients move toward meaningful change in ways that align with their values and goals.
She approaches each person as unique and works to tailor therapy to the client’s experiences, preferences, and hopes for growth, supporting them in the process of understanding, healing, and building a more sustainable path forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melissa Harris have?
Melissa Harris has 8 years of experience providing therapy and support for a range of concerns.
Is Melissa Harris a licensed therapist?
Yes. Melissa Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her license is TN LPC 6019.
In which languages does Melissa Harris provide therapy?
Melissa Harris provides therapy in English.
Where is Melissa Harris located?
Melissa Harris is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Melissa Harris as my therapist?
You can work with Melissa Harris through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melissa Harris work with international clients?
Yes. Melissa Harris works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melissa Harris 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Evidence-Based Approaches, Made Accessible Online
Melissa Harris draws from several evidence-based therapy models to support concerns like stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another, helping clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice new skills that better support day-to-day coping.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes building psychological flexibility by making room for difficult feelings while taking steps toward what matters most. It can be especially helpful when someone feels stuck, overwhelmed, or pulled into cycles of avoidance. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can support clients managing intense feelings or conflict in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Melissa works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and current challenges, then tailors sessions to what feels most useful and sustainable over time.
Online therapy makes it easier to access support in a format that fits real life. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, travel, or changing needs.