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New Perspectives Counseling Services

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New Perspectives Counseling Services

MELISSA H. NPCS also offers telehealth appointments to individual adults anywhere in the state of PA. DAUGHERTY, LCSW

Melissa H. NPCS accepts many insurances.

DAUGHERTY, LCSW

New Perspectives Counseling Services provides counseling and psychotherapy services to adults, couples, & families in the Clarion area. Daugherty is a seasoned professional who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to help adults recover from emotional pain and (re)build healthy lives and relationships. With over thirty years of professional experience including two decades in private practice, Melissa has provided counseling and psychotherapy services to adults, couples, & families in the Clarion and surrounding areas at New Perspectives Counseling Services. Since September 2025, NPCS moved from Clarion, PA to two new locations. First, NPCS has gone virtual and adults anywhere in the state of PA can receive counseling from the comfort of their own home using telehealth services. From Erie to Philadelphia and from Lancaster to Pittsburgh and anywhere in between, clients can utilize confidential, HIPAA compliant counseling services at NPCS, which many insurance plans reimburse for. Second, NPCS also offers in-person appointments from a new office location in Hawthorn, PA. In that private, peaceful setting, Melissa continues to see clients face-to-face one to two days per week. No matter which service delivery clients use, Melissa strives for the same excellence and quality in the mental health care that she's always provided. Melissa believes emotional and relationship issues are often be the result of multiple, interrelated factors. Therefore, she believes in treating the whole person: the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of each individual. Melissa has an eclectic style of therapy and utilizes many modalities of psychotherapy, such as education, behavioral, CBT, ACT, MI, insight oriented, problem solving, family systems, psychodynamic, trauma based, and experiential therapies. She's also a graduate from Case Western Reserve University and a long standing member of the National Association of Social Workers. Melissa offers recovery for the following: abusive relationships, adjustment difficulties, anger issues, anxiety and panic, assertiveness, attention deficit disorder, bi-polar, co-dependence, communication problems, compulsive behaviors, depression, divorce and separation, eating disorders, generalized anxiety, grief, low-self esteem, marital and relationship issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety, stress, work problems, and spiritual confusion. Short and long term counseling is available, as are weekday morning, afternoon, and evening appointments. For a complete list, go to NPCS website or contact your insurance carrier to see if Melissa H. Daugherty is an in-network provider with your plan. For more information or to schedule a first time appointment, go to www.newperspectives7.com .

10/15/2025

A NEW PERSPECTIVE

10/06/2025

ADJUSTING IS EASIER WITH GOOD MOTIVATION

The kids are starting to join me at the new home office.

Harry likes to come and go as he pleases but Léila hasn't been interested at all until today.

And the only reason she came upstairs in 6 weeks since we've started is because she heard the crinkle of me opening a dorito bag! I looked up and p**f... she appeared out of nowhere!

I should have guessed. Whatever it takes to get in the swing of things, lol.

Sometimes we get lucky and get reminders.

09/12/2025

NPCS HAS OPENINGS FOR NEW ADULT CLIENTS NEEDING TELEHEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES IN THE STATE OF PA

NPCS is now accepting new clients on a case by case basis for TELEHEALTH services. With over 30 years of clinical experience, I can assist individual adults with many of their mental health, relationship, and counseling needs.

Are you struggling with relationships, family stress, or going through a divorce/relationship break up? Are you overwhelmed with too much life stress or making a hard adjustment to new changes in your life? Are you struggling to cope today because of past unresolved abuse or childhood issues? Do you struggle with anxiety or depression that interferes with your ability to function day to day? Do you struggle with a loved one's mental health or drug or alcohol issues?

Do you reside in the state of Pennsylvania?

If yes, visit www.newperspectives7.com for more information about services at NPCS and areas where I can assist you with life's challenges. To make an appointment, click 'Make an Appointment' and 'Online Registration' and complete the form. I will then contact you to discuss availability for a Monday through Thursday telehealth appointment.

08/13/2025

THIS CHAPTER IS ENDING

The dog days of summer, lol.

We are enjoying our last few days of work at 498 Greenville Pike. 🐶💗🐾🫂

Life is changing... it's bitter-sweet.

A NEW PERSPECTIVE

07/30/2025

INSANITY IS DOING THE SAMENTHING OVER AND OVER EXPECTING THE SAME RESULTS

~Rita Mae Brown

07/22/2025

NEW PERSPECTIVES COUNSELING SERVICES CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF SERVICE AND SHARES MORE GOOD NEWS

NPCS has been a professional dream come true for me, a dream that took a lifetime to conceive.

So, it's exciting to share that this July marks 20 years of service to adult individuals, couples, and families in Clarion and surrounding areas.

It's also exciting to announce that this year NPCS is also changing things up and expanding our service area to the whole state of Pennsylvania through telehealth.

Additionally, we'll be moving to two new office locations for continued in person sessions for current clients starting September 1st.

So, please celebrate with me! As life changes and new seasons begin, I'm looking forward to providing professional, experienced counseling and psychotherapy services in these new places.

AND I'M STILL LOOKING FORWARD TO HELPING YOU REALIZE MORE NEW PERSPECTIVES

07/16/2025

WHAT DOES MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL ILLNESS LOOK LIKE?

What a beautiful young woman. My heart hurts for the pain she endured. I can only imagine what lead her to feel so hopeless or to feel death was the better option or the only option.

My heart hurts for her family and loved ones and the grief they're experiencing and will continue to experience for years to come.

If you think anxiety and depression aren't real or that mental health doesnt matter or that it only happens to 'weak' people, please think again.

What courage it took for this family to share their daughter's story.

If you or someone you know is struggling with emotional pain of whatever kind, please reach out and find help.

Katelynn Mae Dollar was a gifted runner, a high-achieving student, and a bright light in her community. She was also someone who spoke openly about her struggles with mental health, something her family continues to honor, even in their unimaginable grief.

Katelynn died on July 10. She died by su***de. She was just 18 years old.

A senior at Creekview High School, Katelynn had already broken four school records in cross country and track. Her talent and determination earned her recognition from the Atlanta Track Club, which named her 2023 Runner of the Year. But more than her medals or accomplishments, what people remember most is her kindness, her radiant spirit, and the way she made others feel seen.

Her loved ones say she was compassionate, thoughtful, and deeply connected to her community. She was a loyal friend, a devoted daughter and sister, and someone who cared deeply about the mental well-being of others, especially fellow athletes.

Her family is not shying away from the truth. They are sharing her story in hopes that it will help someone else.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Organizations like The Hidden Opponent are also working to break the stigma around mental health in sports.

Katelynn’s story is one of brilliance, resilience, and love. May her voice continue to inspire change.

07/05/2025

RIPPLES

Isn't it extraordinary how one life affects another?

In both positive and negative ways, who we are and what we do makes a profound difference... whether we know it or not.

A NEW PERSPECTIVE

06/23/2025

SELF CARE IS SURVIVAL NOT SELFISHNESS

'You can't pour from an empty cup.'~ Norm Kelly

A NEW PERSPECTIVE

06/20/2025

NPCS SUPPORTS LGBTQIA+
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

June is LGBTQIA+ PRIDE month. NPCS extends support and believes that you and your mental health matters.

A NEW PERSPECTIVE

06/13/2025

NEEDS ARE ESSENTIAL
NOT OPTIONAL

Identify your real needs. Noticing what you fear is a good indicator of what you're missing. Then use wisdom meeting those needs. Balance and moderation are typically the keys to healthy lives.

A NEW PERSPECTIVE

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Clarion, PA
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Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 6:30pm
Thursday	11am - 6:30pm

Website

http://www.newperspectives7.com/

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In a private, peaceful setting, Melissa offers experienced, sound counsel to help clients recover from emotional pain and (re)build healthy lives and relationships. Melissa has over 25 years of clinical experience, including thirteen years of private practice. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 1993 and is a member of National Association of Social Workers and American Association of Christian Counselors. Melissa believes emotional and relationship issues are often be the result of multiple, interrelated factors. Therefore, she believes in treating the whole person: the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of each individual. Melissa utilizes many modalities of psychotherapy, such as cognitive, behavioral, CBT, insight oriented, problem solving, family systems, and experiential therapies. She makes appropriate referrals as necessary. Melissa offers recovery for the following: abusive relationships, adjustment difficulties, Adult Children of Alcoholics/Abuse, anger issues, anxiety and panic, assertiveness, attention deficit disorder, bi-polar, co-dependence, communication problems, compulsive behaviors, depression, divorce and separation, eating disorders, generalized anxiety, grief, low-self esteem, marital and relationship issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety, stress, work problems, and spiritual confusion. Short and long term counseling is available, as are morning, afternoon, and evening appointments. NPCS accepts many insurances for reimbursement of payment. Contact your insurance to see if Melissa H. Daugherty/New Perspectives Counseling Services is an in-network provider for you or go to her website at www.newperspectives7.com for a list of accepted insurances. If you wish to schedule an appointment or get additional information, please call 814.227.2747.