Great person
Dr. Melissa Chovan, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Melissa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Melissa. View 26 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Alabama, Georgia, and 1 more
Recent reviews
Dr. Chovan is very professional and very knowledgeable
More about Melissa
- 13 years' experience
- Female
- LPC, LCPC
I am an individual and family therapist with 19 years of experience in this field and 13 years as a therapist. I have experience in many areas of mental health and family and social issues including, but not limited to: generalized anxiety disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, PTSD, parenting problems, domestic violence, sexual assault, and trauma. I have some experience working with gender dysphoria. I have worked in the areas of domestic violence, sexual assault, at risk youth (alternative education and a residential program), therapy for child protective services cases, community mental health, state prison, private practice, and teaching (online and in person).
I am working towards specializing in trauma. I have learned three different types of trauma therapies this past year (Brainspotting, CPT, and Accelerated Response Therapy) and am working on getting certified in all three. Each of these therapies has it's place in an individual's abiity to overcome trauma. However, I deal with more than just trauma and I have more tools (i.e., CBT, motivational interviewing, reality therapy, family systems therapy, and DBT - to name a few).
My therapy style is warm, respectful and interactive. I believe therapy is individualized (every person is different with different needs) and the therapy styles.
Hope, empowerment, a good relationship and education are things I feel are integral to a successful therapeutic experience. If you want to be heard, learn, and work towards bettering yourself, I am here to support and assist you in this endeavor. I look forward to meeting you.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. Melissa Chovan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255759445.
- LPC · Alabama · LPC03958 · Expires July 2026
- LPC · Georgia · LPC011346 · Expires September 2026
- LCPC · Illinois · 180.008965 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Dr. Melissa Chovan
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Great person
Dr. Chovan is very professional and very knowledgeable
I find my sessions with Dr Chovan extremely helpful.
Dr. Chovan is super kind and understanding!
I consider myself very lucky to have come across her and have her support!
She helped me with my PTSD so much when no one else could. I didn’t think I would ever leave my apartment again before working with her. She taught me what I needed to do in order to get over that. I am forever grateful. She understood me and didn’t make me feel like my fears were irrational or so nominal that they didn’t matter. She listened to me , validated me, and genuinely cared about my success.
Amazing! Dr. Chovan is very supportive and has such a wealth of information!
Listened well. Suggestions good.
Dr. Chovan is personable and kind, and she instantly creates a safe environment where I feel comfortable diving right in and talking about my issues.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide a review for Dr. Chovan. I have only had about a month's experience with her, however she dove in and got us on a path to get the most out of our of sessions together. Some exercises about Cognitive Dissonance and Schema were new to me and extremely enlightening. I came to trust her quickly and was enthusiastic about our work together. I would recommend her to anyone that has PTSD and Depression issues. She has cleared some of the fog surrounding a project I am working on and I feel I have a realistic regard for it now.
She is absolutely wonderful and helped me so much!!
I feel safe talking to her and she’s a great listener
She is wonderful and very helpful
Dr. Chovan is so incredibly patient and listens very well. She always makes the conversation extremely personal and makes you feel less like a patient and more like an individual. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a new therapist!
Only 2 sessions in but Melissa has been understanding and supportive. She also proactively reaches out to me.
She has done a fantastic job of making me feel comfortable and able to open up. It feels more like the ease of a friendly conversation.
I've been working with Melissa for several months. She's helped me sort out many personal and relationship issues. Very good listener, problem solver and coach. She's great.
She is excellent!
Dr Chovan is very insightful. She listens to concerns openly. She engages with real world strategies to help cope with daily life.
Very helpful
Dr. Chovan is responsive and offers great advice. I look forward to our sessions each week! She is encouraging and makes me feel like each issue I want to work through is important. No issue is too big or small to bring to therapy!
She's supportive and informative. I told her I wanted practical solutions, ideas, and strategies for dealing with trauma. She has already exceeded my expectations.
I've only had one session, but Dr. Chovan seems to be very empathetic, understands my issues, has some clinical ideas I'd like to explore with her. So far, so good.
Dr. Chovan has been absolutely wonderful. i’m really grateful for the feedback - approach & advice she offers. it has all been incredibly helpful and insightful. thank you for a great experience and the help you’ve provided me in such a heavy time.
Very helpful. Recommended behavioral strategies that yielded immediate results.
She’s amazing, listens to my needs.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Melissa Chovan offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Chovan works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Melissa Chovan speak?
Dr. Melissa Chovan speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Melissa Chovan have?
Dr. Melissa Chovan has 13 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Melissa Chovan licensed to practice?
Dr. Melissa Chovan is licensed to practice in Alabama, Georgia, and Illinois.
Does Dr. Melissa Chovan accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Dr. Melissa Chovan does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Melissa Chovan offer?
Dr. Melissa Chovan offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Melissa Chovan?
Dr. Melissa Chovan can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Melissa Chovan?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.