Dr. Melody Madaris , LCPC

Dr. Melody Madaris is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with more than 14 years of hands-on experience supporting people through complex mental health and substance use challenges. She has concentrated much of her work on trauma, substance abuse, and bipolar disorders, building strong therapeutic connections by relating to clients in a direct and personal way that often fosters trust and collaboration.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Madaris serves in leadership at a community mental health center where she oversees co-occurring disorders - cases involving both mental health and substance use conditions. In that administrative role she manages a team of over 60 staff members and supervises a range of programs, including a residential treatment facility, six outpatient co-occurring programs, a 24-hour mobile crisis program, an employee assistance program, a mental health awareness initiative, and a substance abuse prevention program.

Her approach emphasizes practical change - identifying the parts of life that are creating difficulty and supporting clients as they begin and sustain meaningful shifts. She recognizes that change rarely happens simply by deciding it should, and she focuses on helping people target actionable steps and maintain progress over time. Dr. Madaris hopes to support individuals as they move toward greater wellbeing and functional stability.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?

Many people ask whether meeting with a therapist online can really help. For a wide range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions - research supports that online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person care.

One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can connect with licensed professionals in the format that works best for them, choosing from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or messaging. This flexibility often makes it easier to attend sessions consistently and integrate therapy into a busy schedule.

Licensed professionals are available through online formats, and if a client feels that a different therapist would be a better match, switching to another therapist is an option at any time.