Licensed clinical social worker recordMaine
Melissa Lebreton, LCSW
Maine
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Maine
- LCSW, licence LC14876
- NPI
- 1427494517
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maine
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
- Depression and anxiety
- Pregnancy and postpartum
- Caregiver stress
About Melissa
Melissa Lebreton is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Maine with 16 years of practice. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and major life changes. Her work often includes pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum issues, panic attacks, and coping with chronic illness or pain.
She focuses on clear, practical steps in sessions. That can mean learning ways to manage panic, talking through communication problems, or sorting what matters most during a midlife shift. Sessions also address guilt, shame, and challenges that follow traumatic events.
Her experience includes supporting people under workplace stress and those caring for others. She also helps people who feel isolated or who struggle with impulsivity and control. Conversations cover everyday problems as well as larger questions of purpose and meaning.
People can expect straightforward work that targets specific problems. Melissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build skills for coping and symptom reduction. She helps people notice patterns, try different responses, and practice new habits between sessions.
Her practice acknowledges practical life demands. She aims to fit therapy into real-world routines. To start, readers follow the site process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work
Melissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and practical change. Cognitive-behavioral style work helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, panic attacks, and mood concerns. Trauma-focused methods concentrate on processing distressing events in smaller, manageable pieces and building coping skills for triggers and intrusive memories.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, past experiences with therapy, and daily life demands to decide which methods to try first. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most and what feels workable for the person’s schedule and needs.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to check in during transitions such as pregnancy or a new caregiving role. They also allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when that supports progress, or sessions that do not require video when bandwidth or a quieter environment is needed. Practical scheduling and approach are discussed during the initial matching and planning steps.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and major life changes, including pregnancy and postpartum challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on problem solving and skill building to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in clinical settings and with individual clients on a range of concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Maine.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers