Melissa Maynes, LMHC, LMFT

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Straightforward, collaborative care for real-life struggles

Details

Name	Melissa Maynes
Credentials	LMHC, LMFT
Based in	Washington
Licensed in	Washington
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	15

About Melissa

Melissa Maynes is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist in Washington. She has 15 years of experience and aims to make therapy straightforward and practical. Melissa speaks plainly and listens closely to each person's concerns.

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and parenting strain. Melissa pays attention to issues like attachment, codependency, body image, and impulsivity when they come up.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings. Her style is open and nonjudgmental. She works collaboratively and treats clients as the experts on their lives.

Together they shape goals and pick approaches that match a person’s needs and preferences. Melissa draws from Narrative Therapy to help people rethink difficult stories they tell about themselves. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going.

Motivational Interviewing is added when someone wants help with making a change but feels uncertain. Practical matters are part of the work. Melissa tailors each conversation and plan to the person in front of her.

She focuses on building a comfortable space where people can be honest and try new strategies for coping and growth.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts among the things Melissa works with, alongside the areas below.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Personality disorders
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Melissa among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Melissa among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Melissa among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Melissa directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Melissa directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Melissa Uses Narrative and CBT Online

Melissa blends Narrative Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when working online. Narrative Therapy helps people rethink the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, which can reduce shame and open new choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and helps people test small experiments to change how they feel. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are unsure about change by clarifying their reasons and strengthening motivation.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Melissa will discuss goals, preferences, and past experiences to decide what methods to try. She adjusts the plan as progress is made so the work stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how people connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging let someone check in between sessions or use brief, written reflections. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still focusing on clear, practical steps toward change.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns can Melissa help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, and related concerns such as attachment, codependency, and body image.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is open and nonjudgmental. Sessions are interactive and collaborative, focusing on practical steps and clear goals chosen together.

How much experience does she have?

Melissa has 15 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds LMHC and LMFT credentials and practices in the State of Washington.

In which language are sessions available?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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