- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- CBT and DBT tools
About Melissa
Melissa Meengs is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and lists life purpose among her areas of attention. Melissa uses practical talk and evidence-informed methods to help people facing tough decisions and uncertain next steps.
She works with clients who feel stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at making thoughts and feelings easier to name. Melissa encourages honest conversation about what is getting in the way of moving forward.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to help people recognize patterns and build manageable coping skills. She also uses mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing to support small, realistic changes over time. The Gottman Method appears among her approaches and can influence how she looks at communication and relationship patterns.
Melissa has experience supporting people through grief, separation, midlife shifts, caregiver stress, and attachment or abandonment concerns. She often addresses issues such as panic attacks, mood challenges, guilt, shame, and isolation. Sessions tend to focus on concrete strategies and steps people can try between meetings.
People who reach out can expect direct, plain-language discussion about goals and barriers. Melissa asks questions, listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, and suggests practical exercises to test new ways of coping. The aim is to clarify what matters now and what small next steps could look like.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Melissa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking to reduce stress and mood symptoms. DBT teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving day-to-day coping.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process helps narrow in on concrete practices that fit the client's situation.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not detailed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing meetings from different locations. They also allow options like shorter check-ins when a quick touchpoint is helpful, or video sessions when visual interaction supports communication. Check the listed session options when you start the matching process so arrangements match your routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like panic attacks, grief, and midlife concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, using tools from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to identify patterns and try new coping strategies.
How long has she worked in the field?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of stress and mood concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and practices in Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Specific session formats are not listed here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting 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.