Melissa Quigley , LPC

Melissa Quigley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania with 12 years of experience across clinical and community settings. She has worked in intensive outpatient programs for mental health and addiction as well as partial hospitalization programs, and has served as a clinical supervisor and director for community behavioral health agencies. Her work has included collaboration with families and schools throughout the Philadelphia region, and she has also maintained a private practice providing direct client care.

Melissa brings training in crisis management and de-escalation to her sessions, and she has supported people facing a wide range of concerns such as depression, self-harm, anxiety, career and life transitions, ADHD, panic disorder, and relationship challenges. Her background includes both program leadership and hands-on clinical work, giving her a broad perspective on systems of care and individual treatment needs.

Her approach is open, warm, laid back, and interactive. She treats people with respect, compassion, and sensitivity, and she collaborates with clients to tailor sessions and treatment plans to meet specific goals and needs. Melissa aims to support and empower individuals as they take steps toward change, offering steady encouragement throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Melissa Quigley integrates several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in online therapy. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their own experience - this approach is useful for people navigating life changes, relationship concerns, or grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, panic, and challenges with attention or mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention practices that can reduce stress and support emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melissa works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts interventions over time so the plan reflects what is most helpful for that individual.

Online therapy with Melissa is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and connect across different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists to move toward your goals.