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About Melissa
Melissa Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with four years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Melissa uses a mix of talk and body-focused methods to help people move forward.
She emphasizes practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are offered for managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation. Mindfulness and somatic techniques are also used to help people connect how the body and mind influence each other.
Sessions focus on what the person wants to do differently and on small steps toward those goals. Melissa aims to identify strengths and build on what already works, rather than just focusing on problems. She explains techniques in clear terms and practices them in-session so people can try them out and adapt them to daily life.
Her style leans toward steady, practical collaboration. She checks in on goals each session and adjusts tools as needed. People can expect straightforward explanations of approaches and concrete suggestions to practice between meetings.
To begin, visitors follow the site process to select online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How ACT, CBT and DBT are used in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, committed steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts. It can help when someone wants a meaningful way forward despite ongoing symptoms. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and provides exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for regulating intense emotions, managing crises, and building more effective coping strategies.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client will review goals, try different techniques, and adjust based on what fits the person’s needs and preferences. Sessions often include in-session practice and homework so people can see what works between meetings.
Confirm current session formats before booking. The site process explains how to proceed. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use practical tools with the therapist present and then apply those tools in daily routines without reshuffling a commute.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and somatic techniques in a practical way to address thinking, feelings, and bodily responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience as a clinician in California.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.