Melissa McHenry, LPC, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 23 years in practice

Melissa McHenry is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and trauma.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180005358 · expires March 2027
LPC, Missouri: 2024039437 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1225185887 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 23
Languages: English

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About Melissa

Melissa McHenry is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and trauma. She works with adults who feel overwhelmed by depression, grief, anger, or big life changes. Melissa speaks plainly and aims to make the first step easier for someone seeking help.

With 23 years of professional experience, Melissa draws on a background in adult and child psychology to shape conversations and plans. She holds a master’s degree in adult psychology and a master’s degree in child psychology.

Background and approach

Her training and years in practice inform how she responds to self-injury concerns, PTSD, and domestic violence histories. Melissa believes in treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She molds the dialogue and treatment plan to each person’s unique needs.

Sessions focus on practical strategies and steady progress rather than quick fixes. In sessions she listens first, then helps identify steps that feel manageable. That might mean building coping skills for anxiety, working through relationship patterns, or addressing the effects of trauma.

The goal is clearer choices and better day-to-day functioning. Starting therapy can feel hard, and Melissa acknowledges that courage. Her approach is collaborative; she works with each person to set realistic goals and adjust the path as needed.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Melissa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes

Online support

Practical approaches and online care options

Melissa uses evidence-based techniques that focus on real-world change. One common approach emphasizes skill building for anxiety and stress management, teaching breathing, thought checking, and stepwise exposure to reduce avoidance and improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on trauma-informed care, helping people process past hurt in a paced way and build safety, coping skills, and emotion regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit. Plans are adjusted over time so methods match what is helping and what feels manageable.

Online sessions offer flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls allow fuller interaction and visual cues, phone sessions can be a simpler option with lower bandwidth needs, and live chat or text-based messaging work for brief check-ins, mood tracking, or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and to fit therapy into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Melissa help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is plainspoken and collaborative. She listens first, then works with clients to create practical steps and a tailored plan.

How much experience does she have?

Melissa has 23 years of professional experience working in counseling and psychology settings.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does cost or billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

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