Rate Melisa Schmitt

Melisa Schmitt is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience supporting adults through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and life transitions. She holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary and brings a rich background from both direct care and leadership roles in outpatient and community mental health settings. Melisa draws from a range of evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness practices to create a personalized and supportive treatment experience.

Melisa’s approach is warm, collaborative, and empowering. She believes that seeking support is a sign of strength and works closely with clients to foster self-awareness, build resilience, and restore a sense of balance. She is especially passionate about serving veterans, women, and survivors of trauma, and values creating an inclusive, affirming space for individuals from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds. Outside of her work, Melisa enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, traveling, and photographing wildlife and landscapes during her outdoor adventures.

Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.