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Melisa Maling, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
LCSW in Colorado - trauma and grief care
See online therapy options- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Melisa
Melisa Maling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado with 33 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting stress, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, workplace problems, and questions about life purpose.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She listens to what is happening now, then works with people to set small, concrete steps forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolkit along with client-centered and solution-focused methods to address unhelpful thoughts and routines.
Sessions often mix problem-solving with talk about feelings. Motivational Interviewing techniques are used to help someone decide on next steps when they feel stuck. Trauma-Focused Therapy is drawn on when past events are affecting day-to-day functioning.
She aims to create clear goals together and reviews progress regularly. Conversations cover real-life tasks like communication, boundaries, coping skills, and restoring energy after burnout or compassion fatigue. Practical strategies and short-term plans are common features of her work.
People who want structured help adapting thoughts and habits may find this style useful. To begin, the site asks visitors to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and tests new ways of responding. It is useful for low self-esteem, anxiety related to past trauma, and workplace or parenting challenges. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can find their own solutions; it is helpful when someone wants space to sort feelings and values. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck by clarifying goals and building readiness for change.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and recommend methods to try first. Plans and techniques are adjusted based on what the client finds helpful as work progresses.
The biography does not specify session delivery methods, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people try techniques between sessions and bring real-life situations into discussion. Licensed professionals use these approaches to keep sessions focused and practical while adapting exercises to each person’s circumstances.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often address?
She focuses on trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting stress, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue, plus related areas such as adoption and attachment issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is practical and structured, using conversational problem-solving, goal setting, and techniques from CBT, client-centered, and solution-focused approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 33 years of professional experience providing clinical and coaching support.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW and CSW licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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