- Stress and anxiety
- Career and purpose
- Trauma and EMDR
About Melissa
Melissa Loudon is a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Missouri (LCSW) and Kansas (LSCSW) with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on adults coping with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, life changes, and issues related to work and relationships. She also supports people in the LGBT community and addresses trauma, addictions, parenting concerns, and ADHD.
Melissa uses clear, talk-based work to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. Sessions often involve practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, plus Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies to clarify values and next steps. She also draws on EMDR when processing trauma is needed.
Her background includes long experience in human services before concentrating on therapy. That work involved supporting young people in child welfare, adults with substance use concerns, and individuals with developmental disabilities. More recently she has helped adults set employment goals and plan steps toward them.
Melissa now provides therapy through virtual sessions. She aims to work collaboratively, listening first and then suggesting exercises or changes to try between meetings. Conversations tend to focus on specific problems and doable actions rather than abstract theory.
People who come to her often want clear guidance on next steps after a job change, relationship shift, health event, or other life transition. She supports clients who want to reduce anxiety, address past trauma, or build skills for communicating and setting boundaries.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Melissa uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, name what matters to them, and take small steps toward those values. It often suits people facing life changes who want clearer direction rather than quick fixes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and then testing new ways of responding; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured method for working with traumatic memories so they feel less disturbing; it can be helpful when past events still trigger strong reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Melissa will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first, based on symptoms, goals, and personal preference. That means listening closely in early sessions and adjusting the plan as progress and needs become clearer.
The biography states she provides virtual sessions, so check current session options before booking to confirm formats and scheduling. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use virtual sessions to keep continuity of care and to practice skills between meetings, helping clients apply new behaviors in daily life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Melissa works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career questions, relationship and family issues, trauma, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses talk-based methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and motivational interviewing to clarify values and identify concrete next steps.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience and a longer history in human services, including work with child welfare, substance use, and developmental disabilities.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Missouri (LCSW) and Kansas (LSCSW) and practices from Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography indicates she provides virtual sessions; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.