Profile / United States
Melissa Murray, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
LCSW in Georgia - Anxiety and Mood concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Attachment work
About Melissa
Melissa Murray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 12 years of experience. She works with adults on anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, career issues, OCD, and ADHD. Melissa sees only people aged 18 and up and conducts sessions focused on practical steps people can use between meetings.
She typically uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside attachment-based and client-centered techniques. Sessions often look at unhelpful thoughts and habits, then test small behavior changes. The approach is straightforward and task-oriented, with concrete exercises and homework when helpful.
Melissa also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and narrative methods when emotion regulation or life story work is useful. That can mean practicing specific coping skills, managing intense feelings, or looking at how past experiences shape current responses. She frames these as tools to try rather than fixed prescriptions.
Her background includes work with a range of concerns such as bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and end-of-life issues. She lists additional focus areas like autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, gender dysphoria, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and social anxiety. Her experience informs a pragmatic, problem-solving style.
Sessions are intended to be direct and respectful. Melissa emphasizes clear goals, measurable steps, and regular check-ins to see what is working. Prospective clients choose an initial session to outline concerns and set practical next steps.
How Melissa applies structured approaches in online sessions
Melissa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT work online can include identifying thought patterns, practicing short behavioral experiments, and assigning small between-session tasks to track progress.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current expectations. That approach helps people name patterns in close relationships and try different responses to improve connection. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her style as well, focusing on straightforward listening and allowing the client to guide goal-setting and pacing.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Melissa will review your concerns and suggest which methods to try first, then adjust based on what helps. The choice of techniques is meant to fit your goals and everyday life rather than a fixed plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into work breaks, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and what to expect in the first meeting.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melissa commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, OCD, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with practical alternatives through exercises and between-session practice.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of clinical experience and practices as an LCSW and CSW licensed in Georgia.
Where is she licensed to practice?
Her licensure is in Georgia as an LCSW and she provides services to adults in that jurisdiction.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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