Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Melissa Taylor, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and Stress
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 26566
- NPI
- 1114566460
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
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 techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practices
About Melissa
Melissa Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California with four years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She talks plainly about what is happening and what can help next.
Her style blends mind and body approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and somatic work to help clients make practical changes. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings, and on noticing how feelings show up in the body.
Melissa aims to help people identify strengths and build on them instead of only looking at problems. She breaks down steps into manageable actions and practices. That can mean learning new coping skills, testing small behavior changes, or adding short mindfulness practices into daily routines.
In session she listens and helps clients set clear, realistic goals. She offers direct feedback and teaches concrete techniques drawn from the approaches listed above. Progress is tracked in small steps and adjusted when needed.
Melissa works in English and holds her LCSW in California. Before booking, confirm the current session options and formats. To start, follow the site’s matching steps to schedule an initial appointment.
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How Melissa integrates evidence-based methods in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and when someone feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms. It is practical and action oriented for mood and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and regulating reactions in everyday life.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Melissa will review goals, symptoms, and preferences together and suggest which methods to try first. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust techniques if something does not fit.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy schedule by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-in sessions when needed, and making it possible to practice skills in the real-world settings where they will be used. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and homework to whatever session rhythm works best for each person.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses practical, skills-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and somatic work to address symptoms and daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
Is she licensed to practice in California?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and 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 a 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