Melissa CaparitiaLPC, LMHC

Melissa Caparitia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and relationship or parenting concerns. She practices in Connecticut and focuses on practical help for life changes, including pregnancy and childbirth related concerns and postpartum depression. Melissa aims to create a calm space where people can speak honestly and begin to make steady changes.

She uses a client-centered style that emphasizes listening, respect, and pacing work to each person’s needs. Melissa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful steps. Motivational Interviewing informs conversations about change for people dealing with substance use or other habits.

Her approach balances compassion and practical tools. Sessions often include straightforward exercises, goal-setting, and skills to reduce intense emotions. Melissa supports caregivers, people navigating blended family issues, survivors of abuse, and those coping with dissociation or self-harm concerns.

Melissa brings three years of professional experience to her practice. She completed her master’s in Mental Health Counseling and holds licensure as CT LPC and NY LMHC. She works with young adults and adults on matters such as career stress, self-esteem, life purpose, and recovery from domestic violence or sexual assault.

People who choose her can expect steady guidance, clear suggestions to try between sessions, and collaborative planning. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT often includes simple exercises and homework to practice new ways of thinking and responding, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on identifying personal values and taking small committed steps toward them. ACT can be useful for coping with difficult emotions and navigating life transitions like pregnancy and childbirth.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match goals and preferences, and may adapt techniques as needs change. This is a shared process that balances listening with practical suggestions.

Please confirm the current session options before booking because the biography does not list specific online formats. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue care while managing work, caregiving, or recovery tasks.