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Melissa Snodgrass, LISW-CP, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed social worker - anxiety and stress
See online therapy options- CBT-informed methods
- Values-focused work
- Practical skill practice
About Melissa
Melissa Snodgrass is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four years of professional experience. She is licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina and focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Melissa speaks English and works with adults seeking practical help for these concerns.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them notice patterns that get in the way. Sessions often involve looking at thoughts, behaviors, and small experiments to try different ways of responding to stress and low mood.
Melissa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test new responses. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take action, and Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation grounded in each person’s goals. Elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing appear where they fit the work.
In meetings she aims for clear steps and practical tools rather than abstract talk. Typical sessions might include skill practice, checking what worked since the last visit, and setting manageable next steps. This makes therapy feel more like ongoing problem solving than a one-off conversation.
People who prefer a structured, skills-focused approach tend to find her style helpful. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and any other practical details they need to plan their first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Melissa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in clinical work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see what helps with anxiety or low mood. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take action consistent with those values even when uncomfortable feelings are present.She treats finding the right method as a collaboration. The therapist and client review goals, try an approach for a few sessions, and adjust based on what is helpful. This means techniques can be mixed and matched rather than sticking to a single label from the start.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so readers should confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, child care, or travel. Shorter check-ins can be scheduled when time is tight, and video or phone choices allow people to pick what works for their attention, bandwidth, and comfort with being on camera.
Areas of expertise
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, focusing on clear steps, skill practice, and testing new ways of responding to problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional social work experience and holds LISW-CP and LCSW credentials.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina as noted by the LISW-CP and LCSW credentials.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin work?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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