- Mindfulness practice
- CBT strategies
- Emotion regulation
About Melissa
Melissa McCauley-Burow is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 18 years of therapy experience. She offers calm, practical guidance for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, mood concerns, addictions, and life changes. Her approach centers on meeting people where they are and walking alongside them as they work toward clearer thinking and steadier emotions.
She uses straightforward tools like mindfulness to help people stay present and notice thoughts and body sensations without judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her practice too, helping people spot unhelpful thinking and try new patterns that affect mood and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered for learning emotion regulation and improving interactions with others.
Melissa draws on nearly two decades of clinical work and broader mental health experience. That background includes supporting people with chronic pain, attachment struggles, end-of-life concerns, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. She also addresses sleep problems, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and family of origin themes.
Sessions focus on practical steps and skills tailored to each person’s goals. Melissa emphasizes collaboration, and she helps create manageable plans for change. She also integrates grief education when people are navigating loss.
Outside work she practices mindfulness, writes, and travels. People who choose her can expect a steady, down-to-earth style that aims to make daily life more manageable and meaningful.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Melissa integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that translate well to online sessions. Client-Centered work focuses on listening closely, reflecting what the person says, and helping them feel heard so they can decide goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches practical skills for spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to improve mood and daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels most useful, then try approaches that fit. That collaborative process helps adjust tools and pacing as progress is made.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice mindfulness and behavior experiments in the settings where they live and work, so skills transfer directly into daily life.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Missouri, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Focus areas include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions combine mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior skills to help people notice thoughts, change patterns, and manage intense emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of therapy experience and a longer history working in mental health overall.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices with a Missouri location on file.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.