Therapist profile
Melissa Lewis, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- License
- LCSW, Connecticut / 14433; LCSW, Georgia / CSW010209
- NPI
- 1114427770
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Georgia
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Relationship patterns
About Melissa
Melissa Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years of professional experience. She practices in Georgia and works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression.
She focuses on practical, conversational work. Sessions are used to talk through immediate problems and to build clearer ways of handling painful situations. Melissa pays attention to patterns such as people-pleasing, codependency, and difficulty saying no so clients can notice what keeps them stuck.
Her background includes clinical work with substance use and trauma-related issues. Melissa has helped people through breakup and separation, domestic violence, and stress tied to caregiving and blended family situations. She also supports clients encountering dissociation, abandonment fears, and co-occurring mental health concerns.
In sessions she adapts the conversation and plan to what a person needs that week. That might mean focusing on coping skills for anxiety, steps to reduce harmful drinking or drug use, or practicing clear communication about boundaries. She uses straightforward explanations rather than clinical jargon.
Melissa conducts therapy in English. Her credential list includes LCSW and CSW, and she holds a Connecticut LCSW and a Georgia LCSW. If you want to learn more about how she works, check the online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Melissa describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that address anxiety, trauma, and substance use. One common approach focuses on building coping skills - teaching concrete strategies to manage anxiety, reduce panic, and handle intense emotions in the moment. That work is useful for stress, anxiety, and cravings related to addictions.A second approach emphasizes tracking and changing relationship patterns. This involves identifying repeated behaviors such as people-pleasing or difficulty saying no, and practicing new ways of setting boundaries and communicating. It helps with codependency, commitment issues, and communication problems.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and current problems, then try an approach and adjust as needed. Clients and the therapist check in about what is working and change course when it does not fit.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week by reducing travel time and allowing sessions during a lunch break or between errands. Some formats can also let clients choose shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations when needed, which may help manage energy and focus without requiring a commute.
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Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include codependency, abandonment, communication problems, and blended family issues.
What is her approach or style in sessions?
She uses practical, conversational therapy focused on problems a person brings each week. The work often centers on learning coping skills and noticing patterns like people-pleasing or trouble with boundaries.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience. That includes clinical work with substance use, trauma-related concerns, and relationship stress.
What credentials and locations are associated with her practice?
She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and is licensed as a Connecticut LCSW and a Georgia LCSW. Her practice is indicated as Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the selected plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.