Melvin DuBard

Melvin DuBard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing with a focus on common life stresses. He helps people facing anxiety, depression, career uncertainty, grief, and the strain of major life changes. He also works with concerns around relationships, sexuality, and compassion fatigue.

He brings 15 years of experience in counseling alongside a long background in education. Melvin earned an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Counselor Education from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Science in Business Education from Winthrop University. He holds LPC credentials in South Carolina and Oregon.

In sessions he follows a client-centered style that looks for practical ways to move forward. He uses solution-focused techniques and cognitive behavioral ideas to spot thinking patterns that get in the way. Together with the person he builds small, achievable steps toward change.

Melvin also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find what matters most to them. He uses elements of Jungian therapy when exploring meaning, life purpose, and deeper personal themes. His work aims to leave people better able to recognize unhelpful patterns and respond differently.

He seeks to create a respectful space where clients can talk honestly about what they are feeling. If someone wants help sorting life changes or planning next steps, Melvin invites them to begin with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead. In online sessions this means the therapist reflects concerns back and helps clarify goals so each session stays relevant and grounded. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. When used online, CBT often includes tracking thoughts between meetings and practicing small behavioral steps during the week to reduce anxiety or improve sleep.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative step helps shape practical goals and the pace of work.

The practical benefits of online therapy include greater flexibility to fit sessions into a busy life and easier access for clients who live far from a counselor. Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to check in between obligations, focus on homework like thought records, and keep momentum when life changes make in-person visits harder.