Meet Melissa Simpson, LPC

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Your Colorado Telehealth Therapist

I'm a Colorado-licensed professional counselor with over 12 years of experience helping high-performing individuals who look successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected due to anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, or major life transitions.

Therapy with me is a space where you don't have to have it all together. You don't have to perform, explain yourself, or pretend everything's fine. You can just be.

My approach is individualized and responsive. I balance collaboration with directness—helping you feel truly understood while gently challenging the patterns that keep you stuck. I specialize in evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, and DBT to help you explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical strategies for meaningful change.

Outside of work, I take work-life balance seriously (and I help my clients do the same). I enjoy traveling, exploring Colorado's mountains, spending time with my husband, and spoiling my dog, Duke. I'm also passionate about continuing education and building a practice that genuinely serves my clients.

Professional Credentials

  • Licenses & Experience

    Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — Colorado

    12+ Years Clinical Experience — Helping highly motivated clients achieve their goals while developing self-compassion

  • Education

    Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

  • Special Trainings

    Trauma-Informed Care

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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My Therapy Dog, Duke

Duke, the yellow lab mix, isn't a healthcare provider—he's simply here for comfort and companionship. You might spot him in the background of our sessions, probably napping.

My Mission

To provide telehealth therapy that helps busy, high-achieving overthinkers quiet their inner critic and thrive with clarity, confidence, and self-compassion—on their own terms.

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My Therapeutic Approach

I combine evidence-based practices with collaborative, individualized care to create treatment goals that work for you. You're in the driver's seat—we go at your pace, and I want you to feel safe, heard, and supported throughout our work together.

Therapeutic modalities I use:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Solution-Focused Therapy

  • Strengths-Based Approach

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Trauma-Informed Care

My Values

  • Collaboration

    Therapy works best when we're partners in your growth. You know yourself better than anyone—I'm here to guide, not dictate.

  • Work-Life Balance

    I model the boundaries I help my clients build. Sustainable success matters.

  • Respect

    Your time, your goals, your pace. This is your journey, and I'm honored to be part of it.

  • Ongoing Growth

    I'm committed to continuous professional development to bring you the most effective, current approaches.