Licensed clinical social worker recordColorado
Melisa Maling, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence CSW.00991658
- NPI
- 1396525754
- Experience
- 33 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Colorado
These details come from information Melisa supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Workplace issues
About Melisa
Melisa Maling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado with 33 years of professional experience. She focuses on trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She also works with issues related to adoption and foster care, attachment, workplace stress, and women's concerns.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She centers conversations on what matters most to the client and adjusts the session plan as progress is made. Sessions involve direct conversation, skill practice, and steps clients can try between meetings.
Melisa uses methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused therapy. She combines these to address symptoms and daily problems, such as managing grief, improving communication, or coping with stress from work or caregiving roles.
Her long career includes executive and professional coaching alongside clinical practice. That background informs help with workplace issues, setting boundaries, and planning realistic changes. She aims to offer clear options and realistic next steps rather than abstract talk.
People usually leave sessions with specific ideas to try and a short plan for what to work on next. She speaks English and practices in Colorado. If you want to learn more about session formats or scheduling, confirm current options before booking so you know which formats are available.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used and how online sessions are handled
Melisa uses client-centered therapy to listen closely to what matters to each person and to shape conversations around their goals. This approach focuses on the client's perspective and supports clearer decision-making and self-reflection.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice specific skills that change behavior. CBT can help with grief reactions, self-esteem concerns, and stress responses related to work or caregiving.
Motivational interviewing is another tool she uses for clients who want to make changes but feel unsure or stuck. It helps people clarify their reasons for change and increase motivation in a collaborative way.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide which methods fit a client's needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is made together and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list which online session formats are available. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what to expect. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, childcare, and travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or reduce commute time, which helps integrate therapy into a busy week.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting strain, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, attachment, communication problems, and workplace stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, person-focused style that emphasizes clear conversation and steps to try between sessions. Methods are adapted to the client's needs rather than following one fixed approach.
How much experience does she have?
She has 33 years of professional experience working in clinical and coaching roles. That experience includes executive and professional coaching as well as clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed as an LCSW in Colorado. No other credentials or state licenses are stated.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person meetings are offered.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your location and chosen plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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