Melissa Simonson, MD, LCPC, LPC

Licensed in Maryland · 5 years in practice

Melissa Simonson is a licensed counselor practicing in Maryland.

License and registration

LCPC, Maryland: LC14094 · expires January 2027
LPC, Virginia: 0701015212 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1073186516 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Melissa

Melissa Simonson is a licensed counselor practicing in Maryland. She has five years of clinical counseling experience and a background in education as a former teacher and administrator. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and parenting-related concerns.

She aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and supported. Melissa draws on practical methods that fit each person she meets. She listens for what matters most, then works with clients to set clear, doable goals.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings to reduce overwhelm and build confidence. Her earlier work in schools informs a straightforward, calm approach to problem solving. That background also helps when addressing family patterns, blended family challenges, and issues around attachment and young adulthood.

She pays particular attention to shame, guilt, and forgiveness when those themes come up. Melissa holds an MD, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC, and also lists LPC credentials. She has experience helping people cope with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, control issues, and life transitions like divorce and separation.

Her style is respectful, flexible, and focused on practical progress. People who choose her can expect a collaborative process. She works with each person to tailor conversation and plans to their needs.

The goal is steady steps toward more self-love, better stress management, and improved day-to-day functioning.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Online support

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Melissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a straightforward way. One approach focuses on skill-building for stress and anxiety management, teaching breathing, grounding, and planning strategies that help during hard moments. Another approach addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress by helping people name reactions, organize memories, and build safety and coping strategies for daily life.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Melissa will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences, then try techniques that match those needs. She adjusts methods as progress is made so work stays relevant and doable for the person in front of her.

Online therapy lets people connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break. Live chat and text allow quick check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or caregiving routines while keeping the focus on steady progress.

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Questions people ask

What issues does she help with?

She helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and self-esteem challenges, along with related issues like attachment and blended family problems.

What is her approach in sessions?

Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals and skills people can use between sessions to reduce overwhelm and build confidence.

What is her clinical background?

She has five years of clinical counseling experience and spent 15 years working in education as a teacher and administrator before becoming a counselor.

Where is she licensed and located?

She practices in Maryland and lists credentials as MD, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), and LPC in Virginia.

Can I work with her in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet with a therapist.

How are session costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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