Melissa Rohrbach, LPC

Melissa Rohrbach is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri. She has five years of clinical experience helping people cope with substance use and mental health challenges. Melissa focuses on growth and practical change, aiming to help clients move forward when they feel stuck.

She approaches therapy as a chance for personal development and stronger relationships. Sessions often look at how thoughts and everyday habits shape feelings and behavior. Melissa uses straightforward strategies to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood changes, and addiction-related struggles.

Melissa offers individual work as well as couples and group psychotherapy when appropriate. She helps people notice patterns that hold them back and try small changes that add up over time. Her style blends empathy with clear, goal-focused steps so clients can see progress.

Common concerns she addresses include trauma and abuse, parenting questions, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, and challenges related to ADHD and bipolar disorder. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, blended family issues, and recovery from domestic violence or infidelity.

Melissa integrates approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. She encourages collaboration, so treatment plans reflect each person’s needs and goals. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and perspective. It involves open listening, reflecting back what the client says, and helping people find their own solutions. This approach is useful when feeling stuck, unsure of next steps, or needing support through life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. Sessions teach practical skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new habits. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns tied to everyday routines.

EMDR is an approach used for processing trauma and distressing memories. It involves guided methods to reduce the intensity of upsetting memories and supports people who are coping with past abuse or traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help clients choose or combine methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process where plans are adjusted as progress is made.

Many people find online therapy easier to fit into daily life because it can reduce travel time and allow sessions during work breaks or between obligations. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Discussing logistics early makes it easier to shape a schedule that works with daily routines.