Melissa Campos , LMHC, LCMHC

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters most to them and to take committed action toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT is often used for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where shifting relationship to inner experience is helpful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and problems like sleep or coping with change. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-informed approach that helps process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions, and it is often chosen when past events continue to affect daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melissa Campos works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on response and the evolving focus of care.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy lives. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and there are options for live chat or text-based messaging when real-time spoken sessions are not possible. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily routines while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the process.