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Melissa DiSilvestro, LISW-CP
South Carolina
South Carolina LISW-CP - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Goal oriented work
- Practical coping skills
About Melissa
Melissa DiSilvestro is a South Carolina licensed independent social worker with clinical practice (LISW-CP) and 12 years of experience. She focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and difficulty coping with life changes. She also addresses relationship and family strain, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting worries, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and workplace and caregiver stress.
She works in a straightforward, goal-focused way. Sessions emphasize setting clear goals and testing small changes between visits. Melissa helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and tries practical alternatives to improve day-to-day functioning.
Her background includes work in hospitals, schools, and outpatient primary care. That variety has shaped an approach that translates clinical ideas into everyday steps. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core method to organize sessions and track progress.
Sessions are collaborative. The client’s perspective and strengths guide planning. Melissa walks through concrete strategies and checks progress together so plans can be adjusted when needed.
People who prefer a structured, skills-based approach may find this style helpful. The focus is on what to try next and how to measure whether it helps. Those interested in starting are encouraged to follow the listed process to select and schedule a first session.
How CBT-based work translates to online sessions
Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary way to structure sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life transitions.Her sessions emphasize measurable goals and homework tasks between visits. That makes it straightforward to adapt exercises and progress checks to a remote setting. The therapist and client decide together which techniques to try and how to track results so adjustments can be made over time.
The right approach is determined collaboratively. Melissa will review your goals, try methods that fit those goals, and change direction if something is not helping. This collaborative process helps match strategies to what you want to accomplish.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions for fitting meetings into busy schedules, making follow-ups simpler, or using shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about which formats are available and how they can fit into your routine.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is structured and goal-focused. Sessions use practical steps to notice thoughts and try new behaviors between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Melissa has 12 years of professional experience. Her background includes work in hospitals, schools, and outpatient primary care.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LISW-CP credential and is licensed in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video is offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check pricing details during sign-up for exact rates.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the process for getting set up.
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