Dr. Melissa Chovan , LCPC, LPC

Dr. Melissa Chovan is an individual and family therapist with 19 years of experience in the broader mental health field and 13 years practicing as a therapist. She addresses a wide range of concerns, including generalized anxiety disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, PTSD, parenting challenges, domestic violence, sexual assault, and trauma, and she has experience working with gender dysphoria.

Her professional background includes work in domestic violence and sexual assault services, alternative education and residential programs for at-risk youth, child protective services cases, community mental health, state prison settings, private practice, and both online and in-person teaching. She is actively working toward a trauma specialty and has learned three trauma therapies this past year - Brainspotting, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Accelerated Response Therapy - and is pursuing certification in each modality.

Dr. Chovan draws from a broad clinical toolbox, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, reality therapy, family systems therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She holds LCPC and LPC credentials, which indicate that she is a licensed counselor.

Her therapy style is warm, respectful, and interactive, and she emphasizes that treatment should be individualized to each person’s needs. Hope, empowerment, a strong therapeutic relationship, and client education are central to her approach. She welcomes the opportunity to support individuals and families seeking meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Melissa Chovan often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside a client-centered stance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and coping with crises. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration, creating a space where personal goals and strengths guide the work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Chovan works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment plans may combine elements from different approaches to fit each individual.

Online therapy with Dr. Chovan is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other commitments, while allowing therapists and clients to work together in ways that suit scheduling and communication preferences.