Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Melissa Miller, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Life Changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW20512
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904016741
- Licensed in Nevada
- LCSW, licence 11552-C
- Licensed in Oregon
- LCSW, licence L15443
- NPI
- 1811347974
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
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
- CBT and DBT methods
- Stress and grief support
- Caregiver and aging issues
About Melissa
Melissa Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in VA and FL with eight years of experience. She focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, relationships, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and motivation. She also addresses eating concerns, parenting strains, anger, career stress, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Her work draws on practical, skills-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep problems going and to practice different ways of thinking and acting. She uses straightforward tools for managing panic, mood swings, and difficult emotions rather than long theoretical explanations.
Melissa pays attention to the everyday factors that affect mental health - work pressure, family demands, caregiving, and aging concerns. She also helps people handle relationship strain, separation, and communication problems in direct, concrete ways. When relevant she addresses issues such as postpartum depression, body image, and end-of-life caregiving with focused problem-solving and emotional processing.
People meet her for short-term support or longer work on recurring problems. Expect a mix of talking, practical exercises, and skills practice aimed at building better coping and clearer choices. She works in English and is based in Florida.
To begin, follow the site process to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and what they do
Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or depression. CBT focuses on changing those thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for skills around emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT techniques can be useful for intense emotions, relationship stress, and panic episodes because they teach concrete coping steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melissa will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That process may involve trying skills, tracking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.
Please confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break, fewer travel logistics, or sessions that work around caregiving duties. Discuss schedule and format options during the first appointment to find what fits best.
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Primary focus
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida, Virginia, Nevada, Oregon
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, grief, self-esteem, parenting strain, eating concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and teach emotion regulation skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings and helping people with mood, stress, and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
Melissa Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in VA LCSW and FL LCSW and is based in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers