Melissa Lebreton
Support for anxiety, relationships, and life transitions
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About
Melissa Lebreton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Maine with 16 years of experience helping people work through difficult emotions and challenging seasons of life. Her work supports clients facing concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship stress, trauma and abuse, and major life transitions, with care that is compassionate, individualized, and grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
She has particular experience supporting women and young adults, along with those managing workplace stress and the ripple effects of trauma. Melissa focuses on helping clients strengthen self-worth, improve communication, reduce isolation, and reconnect with a sense of life purpose. She is also attentive to the emotional and practical shifts that can come with pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum depression, and midlife transitions.
In therapy, Melissa helps clients make sense of guilt, shame, and lingering impacts from past experiences while building healthier coping strategies and greater resilience. She works with concerns such as panic disorder and panic attacks, chronic pain, illness, disability, and caregiver stress, offering steady guidance as clients move toward meaningful change and personal growth.
She has particular experience supporting women and young adults, along with those managing workplace stress and the ripple effects of trauma. Melissa focuses on helping clients strengthen self-worth, improve communication, reduce isolation, and reconnect with a sense of life purpose. She is also attentive to the emotional and practical shifts that can come with pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum depression, and midlife transitions.
In therapy, Melissa helps clients make sense of guilt, shame, and lingering impacts from past experiences while building healthier coping strategies and greater resilience. She works with concerns such as panic disorder and panic attacks, chronic pain, illness, disability, and caregiver stress, offering steady guidance as clients move toward meaningful change and personal growth.
- Location:
- Maine, United States
- Years Experience:
- 16
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Communication problems, Control issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: ME LCSW LC14876
- NPI Number: 1427494517
- License: LCSW (Maine)
Evidence-Based Support, Built for Online Therapy
Melissa Lebreton uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients work through concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship stress, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. In practice, evidence-based work means using structured, research-informed strategies to help clients understand patterns, build coping skills, and make steady progress toward goals, especially when stress or mood symptoms start to feel overwhelming.Her approach also emphasizes practical skills for communication and connection, which can be especially helpful when relationship dynamics, isolation, or workplace stress are taking a toll. For those impacted by trauma, panic attacks, or intense guilt and shame, therapy can focus on building resilience and learning ways to respond to difficult emotions with more steadiness and self-compassion.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Melissa collaborates with clients to clarify what they want from therapy and to adjust strategies based on needs, goals, and preferences over time.
Online therapy makes it easier to get support in a format that fits real life. Clients can meet with her through video calls or phone sessions, and also use live chat or text-based messaging for added flexibility between sessions.
How much experience does Melissa Lebreton have?
Melissa Lebreton has 16 years of experience providing therapy and supporting clients through a range of emotional and life challenges.
Is Melissa Lebreton a licensed therapist?
Yes. Melissa Lebreton is a licensed therapist and holds the credential LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). Her license is ME LCSW LC14876.
In which languages does Melissa Lebreton provide therapy?
Melissa Lebreton provides therapy in English.
Where is Melissa Lebreton located?
Melissa Lebreton is located in Maine.
How can I work with Melissa Lebreton as my therapist?
You can work with Melissa Lebreton through online options that fit your schedule and preferences, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does Melissa Lebreton work with international clients?
No. Melissa Lebreton does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melissa Lebreton cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy 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.