About

Melanie McClellan, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports adults who may appear to be managing on the outside while feeling mentally drained on the inside. When worry, intrusive thoughts, and ongoing stress start to dominate day-to-day life, she helps clients build practical skills to feel steadier, more in control, and less overwhelmed.

She works with concerns such as anxiety, OCD, relationship stress, and major life transitions, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Melanie specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), structured approaches that can be especially helpful for OCD and anxiety disorders. She also supports a broad range of challenges that can contribute to feeling stuck or worn down, including stress, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and related patterns that make it hard to move forward.

Melanie’s approach is focused on helping clients reduce the volume of persistent mental noise and develop tools that support greater confidence over time. For those who want to understand what therapy could look like, she welcomes outreach and notes that she responds within 24-48 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)

Evidence-Based Tools, Delivered Through Online Therapy

Melanie McClellan, LCSW, uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help adults who feel overwhelmed by worry, stress, or intrusive thoughts. One approach she specializes in is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical strategies to respond differently, especially when anxiety is getting in the way of daily life.

She also specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a structured form of therapy commonly used for OCD and anxiety disorders. ERP involves gradually facing feared thoughts, situations, or sensations while practicing new ways of responding, so the urge to rely on compulsions or avoidance can lessen over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Melanie works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, understand what is keeping them stuck, and choose strategies that match their needs and preferences, adjusting along the way as therapy unfolds.

Online therapy can make it easier to get consistent support in a format that fits real life. Clients can connect with Melanie through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, life transitions, or days when leaving home feels like too much.

How much experience does Melanie McClellan have?

Melanie McClellan has 8 years of experience providing therapy to adults.

Is Melanie McClellan a licensed therapist?

Yes. Melanie McClellan is a licensed therapist and holds the credential LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). Her license is VA LCSW 0904018024.

In which languages does Melanie McClellan provide therapy?

Melanie McClellan provides therapy in English.

Where is Melanie McClellan located?

Melanie McClellan is located in Virginia.

How can I work with Melanie McClellan as my therapist?

You can work with Melanie McClellan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.

Does Melanie McClellan work with international clients?

No. Melanie McClellan does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Melanie McClellan cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.