Melissa Miller is a licensed clinical social worker who approaches care with clarity and practical focus. With eight years of professional experience, she works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and concerns related to self-esteem and body image. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into treatment plans, shaping conversations and skills training to the matters a person brings to sessions.
Her work also addresses life transitions, grief, parenting and caregiver stress, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, and issues that touch women and young adults. Melissa emphasizes collaboration: she and the person she is working with set aims together and adjust methods as needed. That collaborative stance extends to addressing communication patterns, managing anger, and exploring life purpose.
Licensed in Florida and Virginia, Melissa tailors dialogue and goals to each individual’s circumstances. She frames change as a step-by-step process and offers practical skills alongside reflective exploration. Her orientation is respectful and strengths-aware, with an emphasis on helping people build skills they can use between sessions.
License: LCSW (Florida), LCSW (Virginia), LCSW (Nevada), LCSW (Oregon)
Remote sessions using CBT and DBT skills
Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. In accessible, task-oriented conversation she works with people to set clear goals, try targeted behavioral experiments, and practice coping strategies that address stress, anxiety, depression, and mood shifts.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are introduced when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are priorities. These skills-focused interventions support managing intense emotions, improving communication, and navigating relationship challenges while building practical tools for day-to-day situations.
Online formats are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options allows Melissa to match the mode of contact to a person’s needs and to collaborate on the best structure for therapy, whether that means regular sessions, skills coaching, or a combination.
How long has Melissa been practicing?
Melissa has eight years of professional clinical experience.
What credentials and licenses does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds licenses including VA LCSW 0904016741 and FL LCSW SW20512.
Which languages does Melissa speak?
This profile indicates she provides services in English.
Where is Melissa based?
Her listed location is Florida.
What ways can someone work with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
The profile states she is not accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with Melissa.