Melissa Lebreton
Maine LCSW for anxiety, trauma, relationships, life changes
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About
Melissa Lebreton is a licensed clinical social worker based in Maine with 16 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She focuses on anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and the practical and emotional work involved in coping with life changes. Her practice includes attention to panic, postpartum transitions, and issues that often arise in midlife.
Her additional focus areas reflect a broad clinical interest in caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication difficulties, and struggles with guilt, shame, or forgiveness. She also supports those wrestling with isolation, questions about life purpose, workplace stress, and the effects of impulsivity or control issues. Melissa pays careful attention to circumstances tied to pregnancy and childbirth, and to recovery from post-traumatic stress.
In sessions she aims to help individuals strengthen self-love, build healthier patterns of communication, and develop coping strategies suited to their circumstances. People seeking guidance for relationship patterns, emotional regulation, or renewed direction during life transitions may find her approach aligns with their goals.
Her additional focus areas reflect a broad clinical interest in caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication difficulties, and struggles with guilt, shame, or forgiveness. She also supports those wrestling with isolation, questions about life purpose, workplace stress, and the effects of impulsivity or control issues. Melissa pays careful attention to circumstances tied to pregnancy and childbirth, and to recovery from post-traumatic stress.
In sessions she aims to help individuals strengthen self-love, build healthier patterns of communication, and develop coping strategies suited to their circumstances. People seeking guidance for relationship patterns, emotional regulation, or renewed direction during life transitions may find her approach aligns with their goals.
- 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)
Remote sessions tailored to life transitions and stress
Melissa offers remote support that addresses anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and the stresses that accompany life changes. The profile lists a wide range of clinical concerns she works with, including panic, postpartum depression, chronic pain or illness, and caregiver stress. Specific clinical modalities are not provided in the profile.
While her profile does not list named therapeutic approaches, online work is described around practical goals such as developing self-love, improving communication, managing guilt and shame, and building coping strategies for both sudden and ongoing challenges. These areas shape the focus of sessions and provide clear topics for collaborative work.
Remote sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility in how people connect. Melissa frames the online process as a collaborative partnership that begins with identifying concerns and setting goals, then selecting ways of working that fit the person’s situation and preferred communication style.
What is Melissa's background and clinical experience?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of professional experience working with individuals on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and life transitions.
What credentials and license does she hold?
Melissa holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Maine: ME LCSW LC14876.
Which languages does she provide services in?
The profile indicates she provides services in English.
Where is she located?
She practices in Maine.
How can people work with her remotely?
Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
No. The profile specifies that she is not accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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