Melva Hartzog, LPC

Pennsylvania · 3 years in practice

Melva Hartzog is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and questions about identity.

License and registration

LPC, Pennsylvania: PC010406 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1346733839 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Melva

Melva Hartzog is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and questions about identity. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life more manageable. Her approach is down-to-earth and faith-aware when clients want that perspective.

She uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors.

Background and approach

Existential therapy is part of her work when clients need to name life purpose, meaning, or values. Mindfulness strategies and motivational interviewing are also part of sessions when they fit the client’s goals. Melva emphasizes the whole person - emotional, social, and spiritual parts of life.

She notes that religion and spirituality can be important to some clients and will bring those considerations into the conversation when requested. She also highlights multicultural awareness and attention to identity issues such as LGBT concerns. Sessions aim to be practical and nonjudgmental.

She helps people cope with panic, anger, abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and the fallout from domestic violence or shame. Career stress, life transitions, and building self-love are also common topics. Melva holds a Master of Divinity and practices as an LPC in Pennsylvania.

She offers therapy in English and provides a range of online formats to fit different needs.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Melva names

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Online support

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Existential Therapy here invites clients to look at meaning, values, and life purpose. In short sessions this can mean naming what matters, clarifying choices, and working out how to live more in line with those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete exercises to reduce anxiety, panic attacks, and unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. That conversation is collaborative and helps decide whether existential questions, CBT techniques, mindfulness practices, or motivational interviewing will be emphasized.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera is not wanted. Live chat or text messaging works well for brief check-ins, reminders, or on-the-go reflections. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, school, caregiving, or busy schedules and help people keep consistent progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and bipolar-related struggles, among other concerns listed.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style blends direct, practical techniques with reflective conversation. Sessions often combine skill-building and meaning-focused work.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working as a counselor.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania and holds a Master of Divinity degree.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does cost work?

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

How do I begin working together?

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