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LCSW, CSW

Melissa Fletcher, LCSW, CSW

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Melissa

Melissa Fletcher is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with twelve years of professional therapy experience and a total of over two decades in mental health work.

Background and approach

She combines client-centered principles with practical, challenge-oriented methods to help people reframe thinking, build motivation, and make choices that move them toward clearer goals. Her language is direct yet compassionate, and she adapts sessions to each person’s needs while emphasizing personal accountability and growth.

Her practice addresses a wide variety of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem and career issues, LGBT concerns, parenting challenges, and ADHD. Melissa also has experience with aging and geriatric matters, chronic pain and illness, blended family dynamics, communication problems, and mood and personality disorders.

Licensed in California and Colorado as LCSW and CSW, she draws on a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered approaches to tailor practical strategies for daily living. Clients can expect a therapist who offers straightforward feedback alongside encouragement, aiming to increase self-awareness, coping skills, and meaningful behavior change.

Melissa frames progress as a collaborative process and helps people take actionable steps toward improved functioning and a more fulfilling life.

Integrating practical approaches with online therapy



Melissa commonly uses client-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening carefully to each person's experience and building a therapeutic relationship that supports self-directed growth. CBT involves identifying thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress and practicing concrete strategies to change them, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be determined collaboratively. The therapist works with clients to clarify goals, test different techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most, so the plan evolves to reflect individual preferences and needs.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit regular therapy into daily life and to continue work consistently, whether someone prefers face-to-face conversation by video or shorter check-ins via messaging.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Melissa address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, career concerns, parenting matters, LGBT issues, and ADHD among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends client-centered care with tools from CBT and DBT and can be direct and challenge-oriented while remaining respectful and supportive.
What is her professional background?
Melissa brings 12 years of professional therapy experience and over 24 years in mental health work, including experience as a military veteran and instructor in anger management and emotional intelligence.
Where is she licensed to practice and what are her credentials?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in California and Colorado with CA LCSW 136996 and CO LCSW CSW.09928936.
Will sessions be available in other languages or to international clients?
Services are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are therapy sessions offered?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning work with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessIntellectual disabilityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Colorado, California

Languages

English