Therapy Counselors like Melissa Marie Waterfield-copeland (NPI 1922536622) provide support to adults, couples, families and communities who struggle with challenges that affect their mental health and well-being; many counselors view their practice holistically, using a "wellness" model that emphasizes and supports the strengths of clients. Therapy also referred to as psychotherapy or counseling, is the phase of meeting a therapist to address troublesome behaviors, attitudes, emotions, relationship problems, and/or somatic responses (sensations in the body).