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LCSW, CSW

Melissa Murray, LCSW, CSW

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Melissa

Melissa Murray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings 12 years of clinical experience to her practice in Georgia.

Background and approach

She draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and attachment-focused work to address concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, trauma, and relationship difficulties. As an LCSW she frames treatment around respect, sensitivity, and practical tools that support day-to-day functioning and emotional regulation.

Her sessions emphasize a collaborative, client-centered stance where the person's values and goals guide the pace and focus of care. Melissa combines skills training, narrative exploration, and attention to relational patterns to help people manage stress, process loss, and navigate major life transitions.

She strives to create a nonjudgmental environment that supports growth, self-compassion, and clearer decision making. Prospective clients can expect an approach that balances symptom-focused techniques with an awareness of attachment and life story.

Melissa aims to help each person identify meaningful change strategies and build the coping resources needed to move forward with greater confidence and stability.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support



Melissa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems by offering practical strategies for symptom management. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early and current relationship patterns influence feelings, expectations, and coping; this approach can aid in improving intimacy, trust, and emotional regulation. In many cases she integrates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach specific skills for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness when those tools are needed.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is collaborative. Melissa works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods over time so the plan fits the client rather than expecting the client to fit a single model.

Online therapy with her includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals without travel, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use a style of communication that feels most comfortable for the individual.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Melissa address in therapy?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and career or parenting challenges.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach blends attachment-based perspectives with client-centered listening and practical CBT and DBT skills, focusing on respect, sensitivity, and collaborative problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Melissa has 12 years of experience supporting people through mood concerns, trauma, and life transitions using a variety of therapeutic techniques.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She holds credentials as an LCSW and CSW and is licensed in Georgia under GA LCSW CSW005039.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityJealousyObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Narrative TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English

What Melissa can help with

Melissa Murray works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, anger management, depression, and ADHD.

Melissa works with anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues.

How Melissa approaches therapy

Melissa's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

Experience and training

Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Georgia, with 12 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Melissa aims to help clients be the best version of themselves.