Melissa Dawicki , LPC

Melissa Dawicki is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 17 years of experience in behavioral health. She has worked with individuals and families across a range of settings including community mental health, emergency department care, private practice, and telehealth. Melissa draws on person-centered principles, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to support people facing depression, anxiety, stress, anger, and relationship concerns, among other challenges.

She emphasizes a supportive, encouraging approach that acknowledges how difficult the first steps toward change can be. Melissa invites open feedback about the therapeutic process and prioritizes collaboration to help people build skills and regain a sense of control over their lives. As an LPC she holds state licensure and uses that clinical background to guide assessment and treatment planning.

Melissa checks messages two to three times per day Monday through Thursday, up until 4:00 pm. She does not see patients between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm on weekdays and does not provide sessions after 5:00 pm. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays are reserved as days off. She operates on Eastern Standard Time and notes that scheduled appointments are used to avoid double bookings; she indicates availability Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Melissa emphasizes that counseling requires a commitment to change and that many concerns are deep rooted and take time to process. She asks that people actively participate in treatment and keep communication open. She will recommend a different provider after two missed sessions or same-day cancellations to reduce scheduling disruptions. Melissa also states that some cases are better suited to in-person care and that she does not accept cases where substance abuse or addiction is the primary complaint.

Before beginning work she reviews informed consent and mandated reporting requirements. She explains the need for emergency contact information and outlines the limited circumstances that require reporting - including imminent risk of harm to self or others, abuse or neglect of a child, elderly person, or person with a disability, and court-ordered disclosures. These steps are part of her process for ensuring clear expectations and safety in treatment.

Could Remote Counseling Be a Good Fit?

Many people ask whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions, research and clinical experience indicate that remote therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One major advantage of remote care is flexibility. People can connect with licensed professionals in the format that suits them best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. That variety allows therapists and clients to tailor communication to comfort and accessibility.

Licensed professionals bring established therapeutic methods to remote work, and people may choose or change therapists if they want a different fit. For many, online therapy provides a practical way to access consistent, structured support while managing everyday responsibilities.