Melvin Ferris, LPC

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Compassionate narrative-focused counselor

Details

Name	Melvin Ferris
Credentials	LPC
Based in	Oklahoma
Licensed in	Oklahoma
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	7

About Melvin

Melvin Ferris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma. He uses a narrative-minded approach alongside practical therapy methods to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Melvin writes and listens in ways that help clients tell and reshape their life stories.

With seven years of experience, he draws on several therapy styles to meet each person's needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, achievable steps.

Background and approach

Melvin emphasizes the client's own strengths and what has worked before when building a plan. He works with concerns such as self-harm thoughts, social anxiety and phobia, issues around fatherhood and commitment, and challenges common to young adults. He also addresses veteran and armed forces issues, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), antisocial personality concerns, and problems with life purpose.

Therapy sessions use practical tools from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and narrative methods. EMDR is also part of his toolkit for those who may benefit from it. The focus stays on what the client wants to change and how to take manageable steps toward that goal.

Signing up begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling. Melvin encourages people to move at their own pace and partners with them to build plans that fit real life.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger management among the things Melvin works with, alongside the areas below.

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

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Melvin among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Melvin among the ways he works.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Melvin among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Melvin among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Melvin among the ways he works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Melvin among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Melvin among the ways he works.
Somatic Therapy: Listed by Melvin among the ways he works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Melvin among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Melvin directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Melvin directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Online care with narrative and practical strategies

Melvin uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. That approach focuses on the meaning of events and on identifying strengths that have been overlooked, which can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and life-direction concerns.

He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Client-centered work creates space for the person to guide the conversation and name what matters most. CBT brings in concrete tools to spot unhelpful thinking and practice different behaviors that reduce symptoms over time.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Plans can be adjusted as you learn what helps most, so the work stays practical and aligned with your needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow a regular face-to-face rhythm. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or camera use feels uncomfortable. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick coaching, or when you want written reflections to reread. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between sessions.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does he help with?

He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focuses include self-harm, social anxiety, fatherhood issues, veteran and armed forces matters, and life purpose.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a narrative approach combined with client-centered care and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions are collaborative and focus on telling your story and finding practical steps forward.

How much experience does he have?

He has seven years of professional experience providing counseling services. That background informs how he blends different methods to match each person's needs.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He holds an LPC credential and practices in Oklahoma. Sessions are offered to people located within that region.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for ongoing support and check-ins. Different formats suit different schedules and communication preferences.

How are sessions billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Contacting this therapist

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