Melvin DuBard is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, and life changes.
01About Melvin
Melvin DuBard is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, and life changes. He works with issues like relationship tension, grief, trauma, LGBT concerns, sleeping problems, anger, and compassion fatigue. He brings a calm, direct style to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use between appointments.
He uses straightforward talk to identify patterns that get in the way. Melvin leans on client-centered and solution-focused approaches while drawing on cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thinking.
Background and approach
Sessions are aimed at clear goals and small, manageable shifts that add up over time. Melvin has about 15 years of experience in counseling and related roles. He trained in counselor education and also has a background in teaching and career development, which informs how he supports people thinking about work and life direction.
His style is respectful and down-to-earth. He prefers to work collaboratively and helps people build skills they can reuse on their own. Expect practical tools, goal-setting, and regular check-ins to track progress.
Melvin is based in South Carolina and offers sessions in English. He accepts international clients and provides a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
02Credentials
- LPC (South Carolina)
- License 5783 · expires August 2027
- LPC (Oregon)
- License C9303 · expires July 2027
- NPI
- 1427598655 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Melvin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Melvin names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Melvin names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches and how they work online
Melvin often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and helping people find their own solutions by reflecting their feelings and priorities. This approach helps when someone needs a respectful space to sort through emotions and make decisions.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches straightforward skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep problems because it gives concrete strategies to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Melvin will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before to pick methods that fit. He adjusts plans as needed so work in therapy reflects real life and personal priorities.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a lunch break or work around bandwidth limits. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, short coaching moments, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and travel.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, career questions, grief, trauma, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, anger, and compassion fatigue.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are down-to-earth and collaborative, with a focus on practical steps and clear goals. The approach mixes client-centered listening with active problem solving.
How much experience does he have?
He has about 15 years of experience in counseling and related work, plus a background in education and career development.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices from South Carolina with licensure noted for South Carolina and Oregon.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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