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- Family conflict
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy issues
About Melissa
Melissa Brunson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 11 years of experience helping people with family conflict, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, anger, and depression. She works directly with clients to talk through problems and build practical ways to cope and respond differently.
Brunson focuses on clear communication and problem-solving in sessions. She encourages people to name what feels difficult and to try small, manageable changes between meetings. Sessions often include talking about relationship patterns, emotional responses like anger, and the impact of past hurt on current life.
Her approach is straightforward. She aims to make space for honest conversation without judgment and to help clients practice new skills. This can include working on attachment and abandonment concerns, handling impulsivity, or addressing body image and self-love issues.
She also supports people facing caregiver stress, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and questions about life purpose and forgiveness. Practical tools and step-by-step strategies are used alongside conversation to help people notice change.
Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online intake flow.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Melissa describes her work as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear communication and practical skills. One common approach she draws on helps people identify and change unhelpful interaction patterns in relationships; this involves mapping typical reactions and practicing alternative responses to improve connection and reduce conflict.Another approach centers on processing past hurt and trauma in a paced way. This method helps people name the impact of past events, reduce reactivity, and build coping strategies for triggers that appear in daily life. These techniques can be useful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and anger management.
Choosing the best approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to decide which method fits their goals and comfort level, and she adjusts techniques as needed over time.
The site biography does not list which session formats are offered, so please confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around work or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find this helps them keep therapy consistent while handling busy routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational approach that emphasizes clear communication and skill practice. Sessions focus on naming patterns and trying small changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed in her specialties.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia. Her practice is based in Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the selected plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.