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Melissa Hurt, LICSW

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Melissa

Melissa Hurt is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who draws on a foundation in macro social work and three years of clinical practice to support people searching for greater balance and wellbeing.

Background and approach

She emphasizes how systems, culture, and personal histories shape daily life and brings that systems-aware perspective into conversations about stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, ADHD, and many other concerns. Melissa’s background in disability services and leadership of social work teams informs a practical, strengths-based approach to care.

Her style blends compassion with clear, creative problem solving and an emphasis on growth through understanding difficult experiences. Melissa integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness and motivational techniques to help clients clarify values, reframe unhelpful patterns, and build sustainable coping skills.

She aims to be a straightforward, encouraging partner in the work and to help people identify what practices fit their lives and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed action aligned with those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings; it can be useful when stress, anxiety, or life changes interfere with meaningful living. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skills-building, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping strategies. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) emphasizes understanding emotional patterns in relationships and increasing emotional responsiveness, which can be useful for intimacy-related concerns and communication difficulties.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to explore needs, goals, and personal preferences, and will adapt methods over time so the work stays relevant and effective for whatever the client hopes to accomplish.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules and to continue work from different locations within Minnesota. These options support ongoing practice between sessions and allow people to access licensed professionals in ways that match their routines and comfort levels.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Melissa address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and ADHD among other focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is strengths-focused and compassionate, combining creative problem solving with evidence-based methods like ACT, EFT, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help clients build skills and insight.
What is her professional background and experience?
She holds a master’s background in social work with three years of clinical experience and several additional years supporting disability services and social work teams.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
Melissa holds the LICSW credential and is registered as MN LICSW 26480 in Minnesota.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Services are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer for online work?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English

What Melissa can help with

Melissa Hurt works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, relationship issues, family conflicts, and depression.

Melissa works in disability services.

Melissa works with young college professionals with a military background.

How Melissa approaches therapy

Melissa's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Melissa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Minnesota, with 3 years of clinical experience.