Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
My name is Melissa, and I’ve been working in the field of mental health and addiction for 29 years. Over the course of my career, I’ve supported individuals and families in a wide range of settings, from hospitals and community programs to private practice. These experiences have shaped my belief that therapy doesn’t need to be a long, painful process. Instead, it can be a focused, empowering space where you get practical support for the challenges you’re facing right now.
My approach is strength-based and solution-focused, helping you build on what’s already working while developing new skills to move forward. I am a calm, nonjudgmental, and down-to-earth therapist who values honesty, humor, and authenticity in the therapy room. I’m passionate about this work and committed to creating a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported.
I truly enjoy helping people get unstuck, gain clarity, and experience meaningful change. My goal is to make your time with me both productive and positive—so you leave each session feeling a little lighter, more capable, and more hopeful than when you arrived.
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Melissa Fernald is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience in the fields of mental health and addiction. Over her career she has supported individuals and families across hospitals, community programs, and private practice, gaining broad experience in varied treatment settings.
Her therapeutic style is strength-based and solution-focused, emphasizing practical support and skills clients can use right away. Melissa presents as calm, nonjudgmental, and down-to-earth, and she values honesty, humor, and authenticity in the therapy room. She is committed to creating a space where people feel heard and understood, and she aims to help clients get unstuck, gain clarity, and make meaningful changes. Melissa strives to make sessions productive and positive so clients leave feeling a little lighter, more capable, and more hopeful than when they arrived. She is licensed in Maine and New Hampshire as a clinical social worker (ME LCSW LC18215, NH LCSW 5092) and practices in Maine.
Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can really help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility – clients can choose the format that fits their needs and schedule, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to attend sessions regularly and to integrate therapy into a busy life.
Therapists offering online services are licensed professionals, and clients may change therapists at any time if they want a different fit. For many people, online therapy provides a practical, accessible way to get support and work on the issues that matter most right now.
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