- Stress and anxiety
- Substance use
- Relationship issues
About Melissa
Melissa Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Clinical Social Worker (CSW) licensed in Connecticut with five years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. Her practice also addresses issues such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and substance use concerns.
Melissa keeps sessions straightforward. She listens and helps people name what is causing guilt, shame, or ongoing worry. Together they set small, practical goals and discuss steps that feel manageable. She adapts conversation and plans to match each person’s situation.
In sessions she focuses on what is happening now and how past events affect current feelings. Topics like dissociation, coping after domestic violence, and challenges around blended family dynamics are part of her caseload. She also supports people dealing with commitment issues, control struggles, and co-occurring mental health concerns.
Her work includes attention to substance use and recovery-related issues, from drug and alcohol addiction to relapse prevention strategies. Melissa also provides help around divorce and separation, and the intense emotions those events can bring. She frames difficult experiences in concrete terms so people can take next steps.
People who choose to work with her complete a short questionnaire to begin. She uses that information to plan an initial session and the next steps together. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Melissa works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach emphasizes identifying current thoughts and behaviors that keep distress going, then trying small behavioral experiments to shift those patterns. This can help with anxiety, stress, and some relationship patterns.Another approach concentrates on processing traumatic memories and their day-to-day effects. Sessions use paced discussion and coping skills to reduce overwhelming reactions and improve emotional tolerance. This method is often used for trauma, dissociation, and abuse-related concerns.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Melissa will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts plans over time based on what helps and what feels realistic for the person’s life.
If you plan to meet online, please confirm which session formats are offered before booking since the biography does not specify formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Therapists can also adapt pacing and homework to suit remote work and home schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and substance use issues.
How does she approach guilt or shame in sessions?
She helps people name the feelings and connects them to current behavior and relationships. The approach emphasizes clear, practical steps rather than abstract theory.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with people facing trauma, addiction, and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Connecticut. Her listed location is Georgia for practice details.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to be sure of the format you prefer.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.