Dr. Melissa Chovan, LCPC, LPC
Licensed in Alabama · 13 years in practice
Dr. Melissa Chovan brings a practical and steady approach to therapy.
License and registration
- LPC, Alabama
- LPC03958 · expires July 2026
- LPC, Georgia
- LPC011346 · expires September 2026
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180.008965 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1255759445 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
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About Melissa
Dr. Melissa Chovan brings a practical and steady approach to therapy. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 13 years of clinical experience.
She works from Alabama and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. Her style is warm, respectful, and interactive. Dr.
Chovan uses straightforward methods that fit real life. Sessions focus on what the person needs that week.
Background and approach
She draws from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people move forward. Her background includes community mental health, work with at-risk youth, residential programs, state prison settings, and independent practice. She has supported people dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and parenting challenges.
She also has experience with gender dysphoria and first responder and veteran concerns. Dr. Chovan is building a deeper specialization in trauma and has been learning several trauma-focused methods recently.
She describes therapy as individualized and collaborative, and she matches tools to each person rather than using the same plan for everyone. People who want a therapist who listens, teaches practical skills, and partners in problem solving may find her approach helpful. She emphasizes hope, empowerment, and a strong therapeutic relationship to support long-term change.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Melissa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Melissa names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful connection. It helps people feel heard and guides the therapist to follow the person's goals and pace, useful for anxiety, grief, and life changes.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) uses simple, practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is often used for stress, depression, anxiety, and some trauma-related symptoms because it gives clear steps people can practice between sessions.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. These tools can help with anger, relationship problems, and overwhelming emotions.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person's needs and adjust as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for a full session where visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier on low bandwidth or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, skill practice, or when fitting therapy into a busy day. These options help people access consistent support while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career concerns, and related problems such as codependency and communication difficulties.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is warm, respectful, and interactive. She uses practical exercises, conversation, and skill teaching to help people make changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience as a therapist and has worked in settings that include community mental health, residential programs, state prison, and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices from Alabama.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost work for sessions?
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