Melissa Vallia , LPC

Melissa Vallia brings four years of counseling experience and a personal commitment to supporting people through difficult seasons. Her decision to pursue counseling was shaped by personal loss and by the many individuals who helped her during challenging times, inspiring a desire to guide others through grief, transition, and everyday struggles.

Her background includes service as a Chaplain Assistant in the United States Air Force, work with Goodwill Industries, and leadership roles in her local church. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling, both from Louisiana State University-Shreveport. Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), which means she is credentialed to provide professional counseling services.

Melissa has worked with individuals, couples, and groups in both office settings and through telehealth. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting challenges, depression, and coping with life changes, while also addressing communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, social anxiety and phobia, and workplace concerns. Her approach centers on respect, sensitivity, and compassion as she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs.

Melissa aims to meet clients where they are and support them as they move toward the goals they set for themselves. She emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, acknowledging that change can be intimidating while offering steady guidance through the process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Melissa Vallia draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s own goals and insights guide progress; it is often helpful for issues that benefit from increased self-understanding and emotional validation. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on practical steps and small changes that move a person toward their goals, making it a good fit when clients want short-term, goal-oriented support.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melissa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, values, and preferences. She adapts techniques and tailors conversations so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care without major scheduling disruptions. These formats offer flexibility for busy lives, allow ongoing work through transitions, and let clients choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward meaningful change with a licensed professional.