About me

Hello, my name is Melissa Bright Bey and I have worked as a therapist for the past 11 years. Being a teenager in today's society can be tough. I am here to help by being that listening ear and that voice of reason. As a therapist I have worked with troubled teens that have been court ordered into residential programs, with teens that has serious mental issues and also with teens that deal with behavioral issues and those that have experienced trauma.
My style of therapy is centered around what you , as the client, may need. This can include person centered therapy, solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing and trauma focused therapy. I am not here to judge or belittle you. I just want to help.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Parenting issues
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy

Years of Experience: 11

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

AL LPC LPC04527

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melissa Bright Bey. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Sep 08, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning relationship

Ms. Bright Bey is amazing! She has really great insights and has helped me understand the relationship as a whole and individually. I highly recommend her as a couples therapist because she really takes the time to listen to each side and provides an unbiased feedback for both people in the relationship. She is fair and knowledgeable and has been a crucial part in the growth of my understanding on how partnerships can be with all the gray areas.

Written on May 20, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd

She is so caring, nurturing and a great listener. Since it was our first session together and only treated as a "get to know" she doesn't know what all has happened to me as of yet but I can tell that she will help me in the healing process.

Written on May 14, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Melissa is one of the best therapists I've ever seen. She's very insightful and is able to get to the bottom of problems quickly. She's very personable and funny, which makes sessions enjoyable.

Written on Apr 30, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd

Melissa is absolutely amazing!! I’ve had 2 sessions with her and she was already done more than several years with other therapists. Melissa challenges me to think about things more in depth than I have/do. I would definitely recommend Melissa to everyone

Written on Apr 30, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Melissa always shows up with a positive attitude and listening ears. She makes sure to understand what youre trying to communicate. She likes to celebrate whats going well that we might take for granted and helps you find tools to be prepared when the not so good takes place

Written on Mar 25, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and parenting issues

Wonderful listener and understood my issues.

Written on Mar 05, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Love her energy. Very thoughtful and helpful as well as informed as far as therapy goes. Genuine good person and great therapist.

Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She has been wonderful at listening to my partner and myself and helping us navigate through our thoughts and feelings. She also provides us with strategies to help better ourselves. I have tried therapy on and off for many years and she is the first therapist I have been able to connect with.

Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

Melissa is great, and very kind.

Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Melissa is always helpful and kind. She provides a different perspective and is respectful and attentive. Listens patiently and never interrupts. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for a thoughtful therapist who will offer a kind perspective and different healthy coping mechanisms.

Written on Dec 17, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Melissa bright has helped me a lot and she talks so sweet and kinda is makes me feel like I’m in a safe space like if I was venting to mother or something close to that!
And I was really scared I would nt be able to get her back as a therapist but I’m glad and I will continue to use her services as long as she’s working !

Written on Oct 03, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Melissa is extremely easy to talk to. She's extremely knowledgeable and makes you very at ease. Excellent advice and help given with very practical ideas of how to improve your situation and thought process. 10/10.

Written on Sep 02, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She’s great

Written on Aug 27, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues

She’s a good listener with an open heart to whatever I’m going through.
Then, she carefully understand the points I’m talking about and trying to give me different solutions and thoughts.
I strongly recommend her as a great therapist

Written on Aug 23, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and adhd

Melissa takes feedback well and has been helpful in my journey to understand myself better as someone diagnosed with ADHD as an adult

Written on Aug 18, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

I love working with Melissa. She is full of energy and spunk! We laugh a lot. She also provides me with some great insight into my stressors.

Written on Jun 09, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching

Melissa is a wonderful therapist. I am grateful to call her my therapist. She is truly walking in her purpose.

Written on Jun 06, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Melissa is great she is professional and her mannerism feels like I’m talking to someone close and comforting

Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and anger management

She is great and she is very helpful
Im so thankful for her great help

Written on Apr 28, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months

Melissa has been great with helping me take self inventory, process my struggles, and find ways to navigate solutions and dive into ways to sustain resolutions. All while working at a pace that works with well with my thought process and availability. I highly recommend Melissa as a therapist.

Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

She is very understanding and knowledgeable. Was able to have some great conversation that were well needed and received. Definitely talk to her again when needed

Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue

Melissa has been working with me for a couple of months now. I really appreciate her attentiveness and guidance that she has provided.

Written on Feb 15, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks

Very good therapist.

Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd

Melissa understands me and supports me in a way that I need. Best therapist I could have asked for.

Written on Jan 09, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue

Melissa is amazing. She's no nonsense -- helpful, kind, and the kind of therapist who actually talks to you. She is a bright spot in the day and someone who can help call you out on your S&$. Huge fan.

Written on Jan 02, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and career difficulties

My therapist has helped me a lot, and kept me at task with the things I need to do to improve myself and she has a great demeanor and is fun to work with.

Written on Dec 23, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Melissa is probably the best therapist I have ever had. She is kind, compassionate, caring funny and she’s always there for you! I promise she will brighten up your day every time you have a session with her. I wouldn’t hesitate choosing her! She’s truly one of a kind and a beautiful person.

Written on Dec 02, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties

Appreciate the input and assistance

Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Melissa Bright Bey is a phenomenal therapist who helped me through some of my most difficult struggles. I recommend her to anyone who is considering therapy.

Written on Oct 27, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Melissa is wonderful! Her advice is both optimistic and realistic. I will be speaking with her again soon!

Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

My first session was very helpful.

Written on Oct 14, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Talked too much and downplayed what I brought up then jumped into fixing it with a worksheet. Not good vibes. She was nice but not skilled at relationship building or active listening.

Written on Oct 01, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd

Melissa is such a great therapist. I’ve had my fair share of therapists and I can confidently say she is the best so far! She’s understanding and truly gives you very helpful advice that is both uplifting and motivating

Written on Sep 15, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management

Great advice

Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and anger management

Melissa is Amazing! She's like a mother to me and help's so much. Thank Melissa.

Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Melissa is a pleasure to talk to. She is very supportive and understanding and really listens to you and gives good advice.

Written on Aug 24, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem

I have only had one session with Melissa but I am very much looking forward to my next one. Melissa comes across as caring, straightforward, open, and happy to have a laugh as well as listen to serious issues.

Written on Aug 19, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She has her arms open foe you the moment you start your appointment.

Written on Aug 17, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Im really enjoying working with her

Written on Aug 16, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues

Melissa makes me feel very comfortable talking to her. Her help has made a huge difference in my life in the short amount of time I’ve had her as my therapist.

Written on Aug 07, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management

A Simple Great Human Being

Written on Jul 29, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month

My daughter would be able toncomment better as she used her services

Written on Jun 23, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue

She’s amazing

Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties

Melissa has been incredibly helpful and I feel each session is making me more confident.

Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Melissa is compassionate, she cuts through the crap and helps you stop wasting time on negative thinking. She helps you find a solution and make positive steps forward.

Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coachi

I love melissa she really became one of the rocks in my life that I can depend on when I feel uneasy. She is calm, supportive funny, and actually hears what you say and any connotation unlike any other.

Written on Jun 04, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd

Melissa is the most beautiful soul. I clicked with her so instantly, she made me feel very safe. Unfortunately it wasn’t quite the right match for me - treatment wise. But I would highly recommend Melissa if you’re looking for an experienced, welcoming, and kind-hearted person to talk to.
Thank you Melissa! :)

Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Melissa is such a kind-hearted and warm person that throughout all of our sessions, I felt like I was talking to my sister. Her guidance has helped me gain some insights about my current romantic relationship issues, and eventually came at peace with myself by the time my subscription ended. The whole therapy experience with Melissa was very eye-opening and soothing at the same time. I hope I won't have to seek another therapy coaching in my life but if something does come up later, I would love to reach out to Melissa again. Highly recommended!

Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks

Excellent therapist.

Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Kind and listening therapist who knows which questions to ask

Written on May 22, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

Melissa is absolutely amazing…. Literally someone I never knew I needed but am so glad she here!!

Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Absolutely incredible therapist. Validates me, understands me, guides me through my trauma and even in such a short space of time has helped me so much medically that I’m on the pathway to actual medication and diagnosis. Incredibly friendly, clearly cares about her clients and I could not recommend her more if I tried!

Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks

Melissa is the first therapist that I have felt really listens to me, respects me and helped me to stop shaking when I became anxious. She validates my feelings and does not push them aside. I really enjoy meeting with her each week.

Written on Mar 29, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month

She has gained my daughters respect in a short amount of time.

Written on Mar 09, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, depression, addictions, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Melissa is such a delight so far! I feel heard, understood and I get an proper answer to my concerns and experiences I share.

Written on Mar 04, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

i like her there’s nothing more i can say she’s a good therapist

Written on Mar 02, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

I’m very happy to have been paired with Melissa, she has really warm and welcoming energy and listens thoughtfully to help you get to the heart of the problem. We’ve only just started working together and I’m looking forward to taking my therapy further with her.

Written on Mar 01, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

Melissa has a personality that lights up the room. She gives me the warm and fuzzys and handles everything with care. I would recommend Melissa to everyone and anyone!

Written on Feb 24, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

Although I haven’t had an official session with Melissa, she was very kind and understanding to my situation. I would recommend her.

Written on Feb 21, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

I love her energy. When I am finished with my sessions I feel so much better. I really enjoy talking to her and expressing my feelings. I feel like she really listens and provides wonderful feedback.

Written on Feb 18, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and adhd

Melissa is incredible and flexible! From the very first meeting, I felt much better. She's a bright light and empowering woman, looking forward to our sessions.

Written on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 3 days on issues concerning lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Melissa is wonderful. Although it was pretty clear that we weren't well matched she still took the time to talk to me for the booked session and I was very grateful.

Work with me!