Melanie McClellan
LCSW offering ERP and CBT for anxiety and life transitions
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About
Melanie McClellan, LCSW, provides therapy for adults in Virginia who are navigating stress, anxiety, obsessive thinking, grief, and life transitions. She addresses a broad set of concerns including caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, workplace issues, relationship difficulties, and questions that arise during midlife or after divorce and separation.
Her clinical focus includes Exposure and Response Prevention and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety patterns. She also works with people dealing with social anxiety, phobias, obsessions and compulsions, isolation, guilt and shame, and matters related to self-love and life purpose. LGBT concerns are listed among her areas of specialty.
Melanie emphasizes collaborative planning and skill development, pairing structured practice with discussion to address patterns that feel overwhelming. She invites prospective clients to reach out to learn more about possible next steps and notes she responds within 24 to 48 hours.
Her clinical focus includes Exposure and Response Prevention and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety patterns. She also works with people dealing with social anxiety, phobias, obsessions and compulsions, isolation, guilt and shame, and matters related to self-love and life purpose. LGBT concerns are listed among her areas of specialty.
Melanie emphasizes collaborative planning and skill development, pairing structured practice with discussion to address patterns that feel overwhelming. She invites prospective clients to reach out to learn more about possible next steps and notes she responds within 24 to 48 hours.
- Location:
- Virginia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 8
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Divorce and separation, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Self-love, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: VA LCSW 0904018024
- NPI Number: 1861976292
- License: LCSW (Virginia)
Remote care focused on structured approaches
Melanie provides online sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow sessions to include real-time conversation, brief check-ins, or written exchanges depending on what the client and therapist agree will support the work.
Exposure and Response Prevention is used to address obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. In this approach Melanie and the client identify feared situations or urges, design gradual and planned exposures, and practice reducing rituals or avoidance while monitoring responses over time.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to explore links among thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and to practice skills for testing and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns. Online sessions are presented as collaborative and active, with attention to concrete exercises and between-session practice that can be reviewed by phone, video, chat, or text-based messaging.
How much clinical experience does Melanie have?
She has eight years of clinical experience.
What are her credentials and licensure?
Melanie is an LCSW and holds the Virginia license VA LCSW 0904018024.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is she located?
Her practice is based in Virginia.
How can clients communicate during therapy?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to work together.
Does she accept international clients?
No. This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.