Melissa Anstine, LCSW

Melissa Anstine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho with 15 years of professional experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Melissa also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, substance problems, and feelings of isolation.

Her approach is direct and practical. She listens to what is happening now and helps people name patterns that leave them drained or stuck. Sessions focus on skills to manage intense feelings, clearer communication, and steps to regain a sense of self when relationships feel overwhelming.

Melissa adapts conversations and the care plan to each person. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions while keeping the work focused on real daily problems. Clients can expect straightforward talk about goals and what small changes might help.

She draws on years of clinical practice in a range of settings to support people through setbacks and transitions. Melissa pays attention to how past hurts show up now and how that affects current relationships and choices. The work often moves between understanding patterns and practicing new ways of responding.

People who want practical tools for setting boundaries, managing anxiety, or coping with depression may find this approach useful. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online pathway.

Approaches used and how online sessions work