Licensed clinical social worker recordMississippi
Melody Davisson, LICSW, LCSW
Mississippi
Licensed clinical social worker - grief and transitions
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Mississippi
- LCSW, licence C-11645
- Licensed in Alabama
- LICSW, licence 6826C
- NPI
- 1447136155
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Mississippi
These details come from information Melody 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
- Grief and bereavement
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Melody
Melody Davisson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Mississippi with four years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and parenting issues, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, depression, coaching, and ADHD.
She uses straightforward, person-focused conversations to identify what matters most. Sessions emphasize practical steps, testing changes between meetings, and tracking what helps in daily life. Melody draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered work to shape those steps.
Her background includes work with adults navigating loss and major life transitions. That experience informs how she talks about grieving, caregiving stress, family problems, and fertility or medical-related pressures. Melody also brings attention to attachment patterns, body image, blended family concerns, and communication problems.
In sessions she listens for patterns that make problems repeat and then helps people try small, concrete shifts. She may use narrative techniques to revisit how a person describes themselves, or motivational interviewing to clarify goals and strengthen resolve. Progress is measured in everyday terms - better sleep, clearer decisions, or improved boundaries - rather than clinical labels.
People who prefer clear steps and practical tools will find this approach direct and task-focused. To start, follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name values and take small actions that align with those values. It is useful for anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes because it focuses on what matters rather than only reducing symptoms.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical exercises and experiments to shift unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that keep problems going.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person can find their own solutions. It supports decisions about relationships, parenting, career moves, and handling caregiving demands.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Melody will help figure out which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences through early sessions. That collaborative process may combine ACT, CBT, and client-centered techniques as needs evolve.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time so sessions can happen between work or caregiving tasks. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and goal tracking to an online setting to support progress without changing the core aims of the work.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Alabama
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting, anger, career matters, bipolar disorder, depression, coaching, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-focused. She uses short-term steps, goal clarification, and conversations that test what works between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience as a social worker working with adults around grief and life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW and practices in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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