Melvin Ferris is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma with seven years of clinical experience.
01About Melvin
Melvin Ferris is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma with seven years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, and issues with self-esteem. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and straightforward for anyone thinking about therapy.
Ferris uses approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. He talks through practical steps and coping skills and adapts methods to what each person needs.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals and workable strategies rather than jargon. He often helps people clarify their life purpose, navigate fatherhood questions, and address young adult challenges. He also works with concerns like social anxiety, commitment issues, self-harm, and issues related to military service and veterans.
He pays attention to how mood and behavior affect daily life and relationships. In sessions he centers the person's own story and strengths. The therapist works collaboratively to build a plan that fits the client’s situation and goals.
Progress is checked and plans are adjusted as needed. Ferris offers a straightforward approach for people who want calm, concrete help. He keeps work focused on what will make a difference in day-to-day life and supports clients in building skills they can use between sessions.
02Credentials
- LPC (Oklahoma)
- License LPC07400 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1821448911 · 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Antisocial personality
- Commitment issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Fatherhood issues
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Methods Melvin names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic 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
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and strengths, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting back what matters to you to help guide decisions and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete tools to change patterns that cause distress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity through guided techniques tailored to each person.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then trial methods that fit your needs. Adjustments are made over time so the plan matches how you respond and what feels workable.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules. Video is useful for in-depth work and visual cues, phone calls work well when bandwidth is low or you prefer not to be on camera, and chat or messaging can be good for short check-ins, quick coping skills, or ongoing support between sessions. These formats provide flexibility to keep therapy consistent while still focusing on practical progress.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns, plus related areas like social anxiety, self-harm, fatherhood issues, and young adult challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
The style is collaborative and straightforward, combining client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, EMDR, and motivational interviewing to build practical skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and age groups up to 60 years old.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Oklahoma and practices there.
Are sessions offered in any other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies by location and availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.
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