Melissa Monroe , LPC

Melissa Monroe is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut who has worked in addiction and mental health treatment since 2008. She combines clinical counseling with training as a certified nutrition coach to support both mental and physical well-being, helping people create routines and habits that support sustainable change.

Her practice emphasizes a strength-based, solution-focused approach that seeks to reduce the experience of struggling by identifying practical areas for growth. She develops personalized plans that fit into busy lives, prioritizing flexibility so clients can maintain progress over time. Melissa draws on clinical experience across addictions, family and relationship challenges, trauma, grief, parenting, career concerns, and issues related to self-esteem and life transitions.

Melissa has particular experience working with mothers and fathers who are reshaping their personal identity within the family unit. She aims to help clients feel more empowered, decrease isolation, and address symptoms of depression and anxiety by supporting healthier routines and overall well-being. Her availability is primarily weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with some weekend hours offered by request.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Melissa integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Motivational Interviewing in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a collaborative, empathetic relationship where the client leads the conversation and the therapist supports self-discovery - this approach helps when clients are seeking to clarify values, identity, or emotional needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related struggles. Motivational Interviewing is a directive, empathetic method for strengthening motivation and commitment to change, often applied in addiction, ambivalence about behavior change, and goal setting.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Melissa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, drawing on the perspectives of licensed professionals and therapists to tailor care as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer practical benefits for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, coordinate around work and family obligations, and maintain continuity of care when life gets busy, while still providing access to consistent therapeutic support.