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- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction and trauma
- CBT and DBT
About Melissa
LCSW in Arizona with eight years of clinical experience, Melissa Geraci helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and grief. She works with individuals who are struggling with depression, communication problems, isolation, mood and personality disorders, and the effects of sexual assault and abuse.
Melissa uses practical, evidence-informed methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Jungian approaches, and trauma-focused work. Sessions focus on clear skills and on talking through painful memories or patterns that keep people stuck.
In the room she aims for direct collaboration. Clients and Melissa set goals together and try small, testable changes between sessions. She checks what does and does not help and adjusts the plan accordingly.
Her work includes addressing substance use concerns and disruptive mood dysregulation symptoms. For people coping with grief or recent trauma she offers focused strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. For relationship and communication struggles she helps identify interaction patterns and teach practical alternatives.
Melissa speaks English and practices in Arizona as an LCSW. Her approach combines skills training, exploration of unconscious themes using Jungian ideas, and focused trauma work. People considering therapy are encouraged to use the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Melissa often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Trauma-Focused Therapy involves careful processing of traumatic memories and building strategies to manage strong emotions and triggers.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will discuss options, ask about goals and preferences, and adjust methods as work progresses. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to prioritize based on how they respond.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. Many people find virtual sessions help maintain consistent care while using the same CBT and trauma-focused techniques they would receive in person.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, mood and personality disorders, isolation, DMDD, and sexual assault and abuse.
What methods does she use in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jungian Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Sessions combine skills practice with exploration of past experiences and patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience. That reflects her time working as a licensed social worker in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona. Her practice location is listed as Arizona.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That sequence starts the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.