Melissa Cross, LPC

To be human is to struggle. Navigating hardships can be difficult, but it can feel easier with support. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I take pride in being real, transparent, and making meaningful connections that motivate change. I place special significance on the relationship I build with clients, and I tailor my approach to your individual goals to support self-growth, improve well-being and self-awareness, and help you move toward a more pleasurable lifestyle. If you're feeling overwhelmed or depressed, I can teach techniques to better manage the emotional stress that comes with life's demands. More importantly, I focus on helping you understand your patterns, build skills, and work through internal obstacles so you can better tackle the difficulties that come along.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Idaho, I provide individual mental health therapy via telehealth to adults experiencing anxiety and depression. I also help with confidence-building, past trauma, codependence, and relational challenges and conflict. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Continuing education is important to my growth in how I support my clients. Because counseling requires trusting the person you are working with, I think it’s important to share a bit about myself. I grew up in Virginia Beach, enjoying the simple pleasures of nature, art, and music. Creativity is still an integral part of my identity and happiness. During my enlistment in the military as an air traffic controller with the Navy, I met my husband, and we have two sons. After that, we moved to Idaho to be close to family and put down roots. I then pursued the helping profession to impact my community in a positive way. I found a passion for helping others through challenges, drawing from roadblocks I personally grappled with. I’m motivated to help others find stability in their lives by building autonomy.