Licensed clinical social worker recordIndiana
Melissa Byerley, LCSW
Indiana
Licensed clinical social worker - ADHD and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Indiana
- LCSW, licence 34006707A
- NPI
- 1245976471
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
These details come from information Melissa 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
- ADHD strategies
- Stress management
- Parenting support
About Melissa
Melissa Byerley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain, parenting pressures, anger, self-esteem struggles, and life changes. Melissa focuses on practical ways to manage day-to-day demands and regain confidence.
She listens for the real-world problems behind the symptoms. Sessions cover concrete strategies to handle attention challenges, reduce overwhelm, and cope with mood changes. Conversations often include planning, problem-solving, and small behavioral steps that can fit into a busy schedule.
Melissa frames clients as experts on their own lives while offering guidance and structure. She helps people identify strengths and apply those strengths to address current difficulties. Work in sessions tends to be straightforward, with clear goals and check-ins on progress.
For parents and people balancing multiple roles, Melissa addresses the practical tension between responsibilities and personal needs. She talks through ways to manage parenting stress and relationship conflicts without medical jargon. The emphasis is on usable techniques rather than abstract theory.
Her approach is meant for people who want a grounded clinician who understands everyday pressures. Melissa encourages taking the first step toward change and supports clients as they try new habits and coping skills.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches work remotely
Melissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes behavioral strategies to manage attention and structure daily routines; this helps people with ADHD break tasks into manageable steps and reduce overwhelm. Another approach centers on anxiety and stress management through breathing, grounding, and activity planning to lower day-to-day tension and improve coping.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences together and adjust methods as progress is reviewed. Melissa helps identify which techniques fit the client's life and makes changes based on what is working.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find remote sessions convenient for fitting care into work, family, and other obligations. Online meetings can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, schedule appointments around busy days, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use the same practical techniques over video or phone, focusing on planning, skill practice, and problem solving that translate into daily routines.
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15+ years
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Indiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques focused on problem solving, planning, and skill building to address everyday challenges.
How much experience does she have?
Melissa has 15 years of professional work experience in clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
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 and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers