Licensed clinical social worker recordGeorgia
Melissa Lewis, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 14433
- Licensed in Georgia
- LCSW, licence CSW010209
- NPI
- 1114427770
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Georgia
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Substance use issues
- Relationship problems
About Melissa
Melissa Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut with five years of professional experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and her practice is based in Georgia.
Melissa focuses on clear, practical conversation. She breaks problems into manageable parts and helps people identify what is causing the most strain in daily life. That can mean looking at patterns in relationships, how stress shows up at work or home, or how substance use affects routines and mood.
She also works with concerns that often occur alongside other challenges, such as abandonment issues, avoidance, codependency, communication and control problems, and issues related to separation or divorce. Melissa will talk through coping strategies and ways to reduce immediate distress while addressing longer term patterns.
Her approach is goal-oriented and direct. She and the client set priorities and check progress over time. Sessions typically focus on skills people can use between meetings, like managing strong emotions, improving communication, and changing behaviors that maintain problems.
Melissa uses plain language in sessions and aims for practical steps people can try the following week. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first session, and Melissa will work with them to set realistic, concrete goals.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Melissa works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach is skills training for stress and emotion management, which teaches concrete steps to reduce immediate distress and improve daily functioning. This helps with anxiety, strong moods, and managing urges related to substance use.Another approach focuses on relationship and communication work, helping people recognize interaction patterns and practice clearer, more direct ways of speaking. That kind of work can reduce repeated conflicts and make home or work interactions easier to handle.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Melissa will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to change. She discusses options and adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different locations. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques to work well in a virtual setting and focus on skills people can use between meetings.
CAreas of focus
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Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Georgia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression, along with related problems such as codependency, communication difficulties, and divorce or separation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented, focusing on clear conversation, skills-based work, and checking progress over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
What are her official credentials and licensure?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed as a Connecticut LCSW and a Georgia LCSW.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button on the site, 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