Melissa Caparitia, LPC, LMHC

Melissa Caparitia is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor working from Connecticut. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship issues, parenting strain, and trauma. She also supports those facing caregiver stress, blended family challenges, postpartum concerns, and questions about life purpose and self-worth.

Melissa uses a client-centered stance in sessions. That means she listens first, follows each person’s pace, and tailors conversations to practical goals. She focuses on building trust and a respectful relationship so people can talk honestly about what’s hard for them.

Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and choose values-based actions. She also uses motivational interviewing techniques to support change when substance use or other habits are involved. Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-focused while keeping a compassionate tone.

Melissa trained at Mercy College and holds LPC and LMHC credentials. She has about three years of clinical experience and has worked with people from many backgrounds on issues like domestic violence, sexual assault, dissociation, and young adult concerns. She welcomes conversations that center on women’s issues, forgiveness work, and rebuilding after loss.

If someone is unsure where to begin, Melissa encourages a first step of completing the matching questionnaire and scheduling a session. She emphasizes steady, practical progress and meeting each person where they are.

How her approaches translate to online work

Melissa often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people name their values, notice painful thoughts and feelings, and take small actions that match what matters most. This approach can be useful for anxiety, grief, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new coping skills. CBT is practical and skills-based, and it can help with depression, stress, and some addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative step helps shape what sessions focus on and how progress is measured.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling, fitting sessions around caregiving or work, and keeping momentum between appointments. Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm the available options before booking so you know how best to fit therapy into your routine.