Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Melissa Loudon, LCSW, LSCSW
Missouri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LSCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 2016028922
- Licensed in Kansas
- LSCSW, licence LSCSW 05677
- NPI
- 1770239584
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
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.
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- CBT methods
- ACT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
About Melissa
Melissa Loudon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri and a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) in Kansas with six years of direct clinical experience. She focuses on adult concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career and job satisfaction, relationship and communication struggles, trauma, and issues affecting LGBTQ+ people.
She has a long history in human services, including work with child welfare, adjudicated youth, adults with substance use concerns, and people with developmental or intellectual disabilities. More recently she supported adults in developing employment goals and practical strategies to reach them. This background shapes a practical, problem-focused way of working.
Sessions are conducted virtually. In conversations she leans on cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns, set goals, and build workable habits. She also uses EMDR when appropriate for processing traumatic memories.
Melissa aims for clear, conversational sessions where people talk through what feels stuck and try new approaches between meetings. She describes therapy as a partnership that keeps a client's values and goals central while avoiding judgment.
People who want straightforward, goal-oriented support with everyday pressures often find this approach useful. If practical strategies, clearer communication, or paced work on past trauma are priorities, her background may match those needs.
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How therapy approaches shape virtual work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, life transitions, and when someone wants clearer direction despite difficult feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical exercises to change thinking and behavior patterns. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, stress, and building new habits between sessions.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used to process traumatic memories. It can reduce the intensity of upsetting memories and the reactions they trigger when a person and therapist agree it is appropriate.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match goals, preferences, and current needs. That process can involve trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, family, and health demands. They also allow for shorter check-ins, less travel, and scheduling at times that work with daily responsibilities. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to the online setting to focus on practical problem solving and skills practice.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Kansas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, career and parenting concerns, and LGBTQ+ related matters.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses conversational, goal-focused methods including cognitive behavioral approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, motivational interviewing, and EMDR when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She lists six years of clinical experience and a longer history working in human services with diverse populations.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and is licensed in Missouri as an LCSW and in Kansas as an LSCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose 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