- Work and wellbeing
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
About Melissa
Melissa Tooles brings a decade of counseling experience to her practice in Florida. She centers her work on helping people manage stress and anxiety while supporting parents and those facing workplace strain. Melissa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) in Delaware. She combines practical strategies with steady guidance so people can take small, manageable steps forward.
Melissa draws on a background in school counseling, community counseling, and psychology. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address concerns like self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and career uncertainty. Sessions are focused on identifying what feels most urgent and building realistic next steps that fit daily life.
People come to her for help with relationship communication, attachment concerns, and caregiver stress. She also supports those navigating divorce, pregnancy and childbirth transitions, and forgiveness work. Melissa listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps create alternatives to those patterns.
Her style is warm and direct. She offers tools to manage overwhelming moments and to build clearer routines and boundaries. She aims to make therapeutic work understandable and useful, not just theoretical.
To begin, she asks about priorities, routines, and what has been tried so far. From there she and the person set small, achievable goals and review progress together. This approach helps people move toward clearer purpose and better day-to-day functioning.
How evidence-based techniques adapt to online work
Melissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach helps people learn coping skills for anxiety and stress by breaking worries into smaller, manageable steps and practicing new responses. Another approach looks at relationship patterns and attachment concerns to improve communication and reduce repeated conflicts. These methods are aimed at concrete problems like workplace stress, parenting strain, or caregiver fatigue.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Melissa will talk with each person about their goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they choose methods that match the person’s needs and preferences and adjust them over time as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not possible. They can also let people continue work with a licensed professional when relocating within supported regions. Ask about current options so sessions can be planned to fit your day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Delaware, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Melissa help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and compassion fatigue, along with related issues like communication problems and workplace stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and direct, focused on practical steps. Sessions aim to identify patterns, teach coping skills, and set realistic short-term goals.
How much experience does she have?
Melissa has ten years of counseling experience, including training in school counseling, community counseling, and psychology.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds the LMHC credential and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, and she holds the LPMHC credential in Delaware. Her practice is based in Florida.
Does she offer services in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.