Therapist profile
Melissa Brunson, LPC
Georgia
LPC in Georgia - Anger and Relationship Concerns
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Georgia / LPC013324
- NPI1386338598
- Experience11 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- Family conflict
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
About Melissa
Melissa Brunson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 11 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with family conflict, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, anger, and depression. She speaks English and works to make sessions straightforward and practical.
Melissa focuses on clear conversation and steady pacing. She encourages people to name what they are feeling and to notice how those feelings show up in relationships. Sessions aim to reduce flare-ups, improve communication, and find patterns that keep problems repeating.
Her work often looks at attachment and abandonment issues that can underlie anger and intimacy struggles. She also addresses related concerns such as caregiver stress, control issues, impulsivity, and problems with self-image. Conversations may include practical strategies for handling tense moments and rebuilding trust after conflict.
Melissa combines structure with listening. She helps people identify small changes that can lower stress and reduce reactive behavior. Clients and their goals guide the pace, and she adjusts the focus as needed to match what is most pressing in daily life.
Her background includes years supporting people through pregnancy and childbirth transitions, forgiveness work, and exploring life purpose. If someone wants to improve how they respond when upset, or to stop anger from damaging relationships, she offers steady, task-focused sessions that aim to make daily life more manageable.
How sessions work
Practical approaches and how online sessions work
Melissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations. One common approach focuses on identifying patterns - noticing what thoughts and reactions come up in tense moments and then practicing different ways to respond. This helps with recurring anger and communication problems. Another commonly used method looks at attachment and abandonment themes. It helps people understand how early relationship patterns affect adult intimacy and reactions to stress.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist and client explore goals, preferences, and what feels useful in early sessions. Adjustments are made as understanding grows so the work stays relevant to day-to-day life and relationships.
The biography does not list session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins, or let someone choose a quieter moment during the day. Licensed professionals often use these practical formats to help clients practice skills between sessions and apply new ways of responding where they live and work.
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Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with family conflict, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, and depression. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and body image.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She focuses on calm, practical conversation to identify triggers and patterns. Sessions include strategies to reduce reactive behavior and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with these concerns. That experience covers crisis moments and longer-term relationship work.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia. Her practice location is Georgia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
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