About Melissa Alton
Focus areas
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Drug Addiction
Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness
Adult Psychotherapy
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Work-Related Counseling
Burnout
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Art Therapy
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Christian Counseling
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Melissa Alton
Hello, I’m Melissa, and I founded Beyond the Chair Counseling and Consulting to offer a dynamic, insight-driven space where we tackle the root causes of trauma and addiction together. My approach moves beyond the traditional, detached therapist-client dynamic; instead, I prioritize a collaborative partnership where you are an active participant in every treatment decision. By integrating my background as a dually licensed LMHC and LMFT, along with my expertise as a Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP), I provide a multidisciplinary lens to help you understand how your past influences your present. We will work to identify survival skills that no longer serve you—such as substance use developed to cope with "walking on eggshells"—and replace them with evidence-based strategies for lasting resilience. Whether in person or via telehealth, my goal is to provide the clinical excellence and genuine connection you need to reclaim your narrative and build a life of sustainable recovery.
What should a new client know about working with you?
When working with me, you can expect a relationship defined by transparency, collaboration, and safety. I believe that healing from trauma and addiction requires a shift in power; therefore, you are never a passive recipient of care, but a co-pilot in your own recovery. We move at a pace that respects your nervous system, ensuring you feel "resourced" with grounding tools before we dive into deeper trauma work. My style is active and insight-driven—I don’t just sit back and nod; I engage with you to connect the dots between your past experiences and current patterns.
Our sessions are a "no-shame zone." I view symptoms like substance use or hypervigilance as adaptive survival skills that once protected you, and together, we will honor that history while building new, healthier ways to thrive. You can expect clear communication, evidence-based strategies, and a therapist who treats you as a whole person with a unique story, not just a diagnosis. Whether we meet in person or virtually, my goal is to provide a space where you feel truly seen and empowered to reclaim your narrative.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Our work together follows a structured yet flexible path designed to ensure you always feel safe and in control of the process. We begin with a collaborative foundation, focusing on a comprehensive assessment of your story and the development of a "toolkit" of grounding techniques to stabilize your nervous system before we dive into deeper work. A typical session involves a meaningful check-in to assess your current emotional state, followed by insight-driven work where we connect current behaviors to past survival strategies, and concludes with actionable skills to practice in your daily life. Because I value your agency, we periodically pause to review our progress together, ensuring the pace and therapeutic modalities—such as family systems or cognitive-based work—align with your specific needs. My goal is to move you from a state of constant survival into a state of thriving, where you no longer need substances to manage your internal world.
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Office location
Melissa Alton, LMHC also offers online video visits for patients
Beyond the Chair, Counseling and Consulting
235 N Westmonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Nova Southeastern University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1205173473
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Is Melissa Alton accepting new patients?
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Where is Melissa Alton's office located?
Melissa Alton has 3 office locations, including in Orlando, Altamonte Springs, and Merritt Island, view full addresses on Melissa Alton's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Alton?
Melissa Alton frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Alton on their profile.
What languages does Melissa Alton speak?
Melissa Alton speaks English.