Melissa Onappeau
Warm, goal-focused support through stress and transitions
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About
Melissa Onappeau is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a credential for a master’s-level social worker who is licensed to provide clinical therapy services. She has 3 years of experience practicing in community and nonprofit organizations, supporting people through a range of everyday and high-stress circumstances.
She works with adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, stress, and major life transitions, and she also has experience supporting clients who have experienced being unhoused. Her style is warm and collaborative, emphasizing interactive conversation that helps clients feel engaged in the process rather than talked at.
Melissa draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques and blends a strength-based, client-led approach with compassion, respect, and realistic goal setting. She focuses on helping clients identify what is already working, clarify what they want to change, and take practical steps forward at a pace that fits their needs.
For those ready to take a first step, she offers steady support aimed at helping clients feel empowered as they work toward meaningful progress.
She works with adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, stress, and major life transitions, and she also has experience supporting clients who have experienced being unhoused. Her style is warm and collaborative, emphasizing interactive conversation that helps clients feel engaged in the process rather than talked at.
Melissa draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques and blends a strength-based, client-led approach with compassion, respect, and realistic goal setting. She focuses on helping clients identify what is already working, clarify what they want to change, and take practical steps forward at a pace that fits their needs.
For those ready to take a first step, she offers steady support aimed at helping clients feel empowered as they work toward meaningful progress.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 3
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Forgiveness, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Self-love, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LCSW SW25921
- NPI Number: 1184407934
- License: LCSW (Florida)
Evidence-Based Tools That Fit Online Therapy
Melissa Onappeau integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a warm, interactive style designed to support adolescents and adults facing anxiety, stress, and life transitions.A strength-based approach focuses on identifying what clients are already doing well and using those strengths to build momentum, which can be especially helpful when self-esteem feels low or life feels overwhelming. Her client-led style emphasizes collaboration and choice, helping clients set the pace and prioritize what matters most, whether that involves coping with change, workplace stress, or uncertainty about next steps. She also emphasizes realistic goal setting, turning big concerns into practical, manageable actions that can support follow-through over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melissa partners with clients to clarify needs, goals, and preferences, then adjusts the process as those needs evolve, keeping the focus on what feels useful and sustainable.
Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent with support. Clients can meet through video calls or phone sessions, and can also use live chat or text-based messaging for added flexibility between sessions and across busy schedules.
How much experience does Melissa Onappeau have?
Melissa Onappeau has 3 years of experience providing therapy services.
Is Melissa Onappeau a licensed therapist?
Yes. Melissa Onappeau is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida, license number FL LCSW SW25921.
In which languages does Melissa Onappeau provide therapy?
Melissa Onappeau provides therapy in English.
Where is Melissa Onappeau located?
Melissa Onappeau is located in Florida.
How can I work with Melissa Onappeau as my therapist?
You can work with Melissa Onappeau through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Melissa Onappeau work with international clients?
No. Melissa Onappeau does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melissa Onappeau 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 to help 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.