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LISW-CP

Melissa DiSilvestro, LISW-CP

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Depression
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Melissa

Melissa DiSilvestro is a licensed social worker (LISW-CP) practicing in South Carolina with 12 years of clinical experience. She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and caregiving challenges, relationship and family concerns, anger and self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Her background includes work across hospitals, schools, and outpatient primary care settings, which informs a practical, community-minded approach. She favors a collaborative style, partnering with clients to set realistic goals and build individualized plans that draw on each person’s strengths.

Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and develop concrete skills for coping and problem solving. She emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own stories and offers steady support as they take steps toward a more satisfying, manageable life.

Melissa also brings experience addressing specialized areas such as adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, hospice and end-of-life counseling, postpartum concerns, pregnancy and childbirth, workplace stress, and women’s issues. Her work balances practical tools with empathy, aiming to help clients regain a sense of control and move toward meaningful change.

CBT-informed care and flexible online formats

Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on practical exercises and skills such as cognitive reframing, activity scheduling, and problem-solving, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and adjustment to life changes.

Her approach centers on collaboration - the therapist works with clients to identify goals, trial different strategies, and adjust the plan as needed. Together they explore what methods fit the client’s needs and preferences, making adjustments over time to find the most effective path forward.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules or those who prefer remote care. These formats make it easier to maintain regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and access support from different locations while still working with a licensed professional who tailors methods to each client's situation.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Melissa commonly help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting and caregiver stress, anger, self-esteem issues, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, hospice and end-of-life counseling, postpartum and pregnancy-related concerns, women’s issues, and workplace problems.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions emphasize collaboration and practical skill building with an emphasis on goal setting and individualized plans. Melissa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify patterns and develop coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Melissa brings 12 years of professional experience working in community settings such as hospitals, schools, and outpatient primary care, which shapes a pragmatic and community-informed practice.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?
The clinician holds the credential LISW-CP with license number SC LISW-CP 12112 and practices in South Carolina.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The therapist provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English