Dr. Melissa Chovan

Dr. Melissa Chovan is a licensed counselor who has practiced as a therapist for 13 years. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and addictions. Her approach is warm and interactive, and she emphasizes a respectful working relationship with each person she sees.

She brings experience from community mental health, correctional settings, private practice, and teaching. That background shapes a practical style that focuses on what helps in everyday life. She also has experience with trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, and issues that arise for people in first responder and veteran roles.

Her work draws on several approaches: client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She adapts those tools to fit what each person needs rather than using the same plan for everyone. She aims to build hope and empower people to make changes.

Many people seek her help for relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, grief, and life transitions. She also supports people managing ADHD, bipolar disorder, and postpartum depression. Sessions focus on clear steps, skills practice, and practical problem solving.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. She sees people in Alabama and works in English.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's concerns. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so the person can clarify goals and feel understood; this often helps when people are uncertain what change they want.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, anger, and addictions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clear communication strategies that translate to daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Confirm the current online session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find these practical benefits help them keep momentum toward their goals.