- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- Grief and loss
About Melissa
Melissa Ebneter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing with six years of experience. She holds LCSW credentials in California and Georgia and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
Melissa focuses on helping people with concrete concerns like loss, motivation, confidence, and major life transitions. She also addresses issues related to aging, caregiving stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and postpartum depression. Life purpose and feelings of isolation are part of her practice too.
In sessions she uses a mix of practical methods to help people name what matters and try new habits. Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered techniques, and hypnotherapy. That variety lets her match tools to a person’s situation rather than sticking to a single method.
Conversations are straightforward and focused. Melissa helps people talk through emotions, notice unhelpful patterns, and practice new ways of responding. She works with clients on communication problems, forgiveness, social anxiety, and young adult challenges.
Her background includes clinical work with caregivers and older adults, and with people facing separation or divorce. Those practical experiences shape how she supports people navigating change and searching for clearer direction in life.
How Melissa applies evidence-based approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-driven action. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure what matters after a life change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s own goals and pace, giving space for someone to explore difficult feelings without pressure.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Melissa will collaborate with clients to decide which methods to try based on needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in and adjusting techniques as progress is made rather than committing to a single path from the start.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing sessions during lunch breaks or after work. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or let someone avoid being on camera if that feels better. Talk with her during the matching process about what will fit into daily routines and what practical arrangements work best.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like caregiver stress and life purpose.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, using techniques from ACT, CBT, DBT, and hypnotherapy to help people try new responses to difficult situations.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in clinical roles with adults on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with credentials in California and Georgia and practices from Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.