
Melissa Tucker, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Downers Grove, IL
Online only
About me
Therapy that meets you where you are, helping you grow into the person you’re meant to become.
I specialize in supporting adults facing chronic illness, anxiety, depression, grief, and caregiver stress. With over a decade of experience, I provide a compassionate and structured space to explore your current challenges and develop meaningful goals. My approach is collaborative and flexible, tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're navigating a life transition or simply seeking a space to reflect and grow, I’m here to help you reconnect with what matters most and move toward a life rooted in hope, dignity, and agency.
I hold a master’s degree in counseling and have over ten years of experience working with adults in both clinical and community settings. I am trained in evidence-based modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
My therapeutic style blends structure with warmth, using ACT to emphasize psychological flexibility, values, and committed action. I also offer grief counseling to address losses related to illness or caregiving. Together, we’ll identify goals and explore what might be getting in the way of living the life you want.
License
License(s)
Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$175 - $175Accepted payment methods
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Self-Pay Only
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Multiplan PHCS
- Sana
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Adult Psychotherapy
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Career
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- LGBTQIA+
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media