- Collaborative therapist
- Focus on recovery
- Skill-based work
About Melissa
Melissa Rohrbach is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who focuses on helping people move forward from substance use challenges, trauma, and difficult life changes. She aims to support growth in both personal strengths and in how people relate to others. Melissa invites people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or stressed by transitions to reach out and talk about next steps.
Her work combines practical talk therapy with strategies that help people manage strong emotions and changing circumstances. Sessions often include setting clear goals, learning skills for daily life, and practicing new ways of responding to stress. Melissa uses approaches that let clients shape the work so it matches their needs and comfort level.
She draws on five years of clinical experience to guide thoughtful, steady progress. That experience includes helping people with anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, and challenges tied to ADHD and bipolar disorder. Adoption and foster care issues are also among the areas she pays attention to when they affect a client's life.
Melissa describes her style as collaborative and practical. She works to make therapy feel straightforward and useful. The aim is to leave sessions with a clearer plan and skills to handle whatever comes next.
To begin a conversation clients use the site Start Therapy process to match and schedule a session. The subscription-based sessions can be canceled at any time, and Melissa can help tailor the plan to each person's goals.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and putting the client's goals first. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what matters most, and helps people find their own answers; this approach can help with self-esteem, grief, and relationship questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses clear steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It teaches practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress and often includes exercises to try between sessions.
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, helps people process traumatic memories by combining guided recall with bilateral stimulation techniques. It is used when trauma or painful memories are a central concern.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and then recommend one or a mix of methods. That choice is made together and can change as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and pacing so the work moves forward even when sessions happen remotely.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Melissa helps people with substance use challenges, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other life stressors. Adoption and foster care matters are listed among her focus areas when they affect someone's life.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on goal setting, skill building, and helping clients try new ways of coping in everyday situations.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with people facing mental health and substance use concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; specific costs vary with location and schedule. Confirm the current pricing details during the scheduling process.
How do I begin a therapy match with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.