My name is Dr. Melissa Arnott. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in several states, a Licensed Addictions Counselor, and a Nationally Certified Counselor with over 18 years of experience. I am ready to help you!
I view counseling as a collaborative process by which I help clients explore, clarify, and identify their needs. I help them to make changes in cognitions and behaviors that will result in the attainment of life satisfaction and self-acceptance.
I operate from an Existential/Person-Centered philosophy that emphasizes meaning in one’s life, responsibility, and the pursuit to be “that self which one truly is” (Soren Kierkegaard).
As a dedicated, culturally responsive educator and professional counselor with a broad knowledge of therapeutic approaches, I offer a myriad of effective services to individuals at all stages of life. These services include both Counseling and Coaching.
Counseling services include individual, family, & group counseling from childhood to late adulthood.
Coaching services include education and employment coaching, executive coaching, ADD & learning disability coaching, and life coaching.
Areas of advanced training and knowledge include:
Parenting issues, Career Counseling, Trauma Counseling, Training/Workshops, Organizational Development, Crisis Intervention, Family Counseling, Group Counseling, Abuse/Sexuality, Addictions Counseling, Depression/Anxiety, Stress Management, Anger Management, Mental Health Issues, Education/Academic, ADD Coaching, Values Clarification/Planning, Assessment & Evaluation, Autism Spectrum, Clinical Supervision, Learning Disabilities
Let’s start your journey to a positive, healthy life today!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually Impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
PA LPC PC000589
NJ LPC 37PC00386500
LA LPC 8308
NV LCPC CP1209R
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She listens to what have to say, and very good at suggesting things that can help you. She got me through a very diffcult time . I had lost three family members 2 Due to Covid 19 and one of natural causes. She helped me to look ahead to move on.
Written on May 15, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning grief
Dr. Arnott has been amazing and I am so grateful for our time together
Written on Apr 27, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Arnott is warm, encouraging, and very perceptive. I always feel more motivated and positive after talking to her.
Written on Apr 19, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is great. The best. She connects with care.
Written on Apr 13, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Arnott is very good at what she does. I have come a long way with my anxiety and I dont know how i would have done it without her counseling. She is strong and does everything possible to help you even in your darkest times. I would highly recommend her to anyone that you would definitely benefit by understanding your problems but most of all she takes time to understand you and your problems before moving on. And she is also always there when you need her. Dr. Arnott you get an A+ from me for sure, and thank you so very much.
Written on Mar 22, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Dr Arnott just started working with me but so far I appreciate her recommendations and help working through my problems.
Written on Mar 07, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd