Therapist profile
Melissa Pitts Johnson, LPC
Oklahoma
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Oklahoma / LPC04795
- NPI1710376421
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationOklahoma
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
About Melissa
Melissa Pitts Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 16 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, sleep problems, parenting strain, career questions, and other life changes. Melissa also supports people facing trauma and post-traumatic stress and those coping with adoption, foster care, or first responder issues.
Her approach is direct and practical. She uses client-centered methods to let people lead the conversation and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused work help people clarify goals and make steady change. Melissa also brings breathing and movement practices from her yoga teaching into sessions when that fits.
In the room she focuses on what a person wants to change and how to get there. Sessions can include talking through difficult feelings, trying short-term skill work, and practicing new ways to respond to anger or stress. She helps people break down big problems into smaller steps they can actually try between sessions.
Her background includes work in community mental health, tribal behavioral health, and private practice. That range means she has experience with different systems and with people in varied life situations. Melissa speaks English and works with adults in Oklahoma.
To begin, she asks people to describe what they want to change and what’s getting in the way. From there she helps set clear goals and practical next steps for managing anger, cravings, panic, grief, or workplace stress.
How sessions work
How Melissa’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy lets the person lead the conversation while the therapist listens and reflects. Online sessions using this approach focus on the client’s goals and what matters most right now, which helps with anger, grief, and relationship strain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replaces them with practical alternatives. In an online setting CBT can include brief skill drills, worksheets, and concrete homework to practice managing anger or anxiety between sessions.
Mindfulness-based techniques bring attention to the present moment and simple practices for calming the body and mind. These can help with frustration, panic, and sleep problems by training short, repeatable responses to stress.
Choosing the right mix of these approaches is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods, and adjust what’s being used based on what works for the client. That helps keep sessions relevant and focused on change the person can notice.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. One practical benefit of online work is fitting sessions into a busy week with less travel time. Online sessions can also make brief check-ins easier to schedule, permit using worksheets or audio-guided exercises during the meeting, and allow choosing whether to be on camera depending on comfort and bandwidth.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She supports adults who snap at loved ones, carry workplace frustration, or hold growing resentment. Anger is listed among many concerns she helps people manage.
How would she approach my temper in sessions?
She uses client-centered conversations alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify triggers and change reactions. Sessions often mix problem-solving with practical skills to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional work experience in community mental health, tribal behavioral health, and private practice. That background gives experience across different care settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Oklahoma.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English and focused on people located where she practices.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered. Check the platform or contact the practice for the latest options.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription plan you choose.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That process connects you to her and begins intake.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.