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I am a social worker licensed in California with 4 years of experience working as a medical social worker and clinician. I have assisted clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, chronic pain, and chronic illness among others. I have also worked with clients who just need someone to support them through challenging experiences, emotions, and life changes. My style is direct, positive, and warm with a focus on supporting clients but holding them accountable to their goals for treatment. You are coming here to gain the tools and understanding to deal with something in your life and I would love to be your partner in that! I believe in helping clients to build their mental toolbox to address current issues and be better prepared to meet new challenges with confidence throughout the rest of their lives. My holistic approach includes techniques and components of cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and humanistic therapies combined with motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and other interventions as needed to address each client's concerns individually . I also have additional training in grief and bereavement, cognitive-behavioral, solution focused, and acceptance and commitment therapies. I will structure our sessions and treatment plan to meet your needs and goals so we can address what brings you to this platform together. My clients say I am easy to open up to, genuine, and a good listener. I would love to connect with you to help you through your current season of life and whatever challenges you are currently facing.
Professional experience
3yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsGriefSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melissa Coulson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Melissa has always been a compassionate carrying therapist and has always offered me very good advice I'm lucky I've gotten to work with her.
Written on Apr 22, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Melissa has been a huge help in my journey to understand my mental health. She is compassionate and understanding. I always feel validated after and during our sessions. I really appreciate the fact that she gives realistic and practical advice that I can implement. I am looking forward to working with her more.
Written on Apr 11, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Melissa is an amazing, caring, patient clinician. She helped me become a better version of myself. She helped me realize my own self-worth and taught me to celebrate all of my achievements. She is absolutely the best!
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Melissa is the best thing about Betterhelp! She is a gem...so kind and compassionate. Her care shines through in all that she does.
Written on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 10 months on issues concerning lgbt, family conflicts, and grief
Melissa has been a gift in my life.
I only wish I had found this space sooner in my life.
Finding a partner for this work is difficult at times.
Melissa has been everything I needed and I can not imagine working as closely with anyone else.
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
She is such a better fit than my previous counselor. She really relates to my life situation.
Written on Mar 12, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Melissa has proven to be an integral part in helping me reestablish my mental health and increase my mental capacity. Like a professional trainer, she has helped guide me and ask questions that make my mental health stronger. She's empathetic and listens to my concerns and offers suggestions and questions to think about to gradually build on the previous week. Over time, the difference I've noticed and others has been dramatic. I feel very different from when we started. I've been able to climb out of my own head. She's supportive and doesn't push too much but enough to challenge whether my current status is where I want to stay. She's been a pleasure to work with and I would and have recommended her to those looking to improve their mental health.
Written on Mar 07, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Melissa has helped me discover and uncover new depths to my experiences that I would otherwise not have had access to. She has helped me change the lenses on my "perspecticles" and I've been seeing many things very differently for the first time. I am very grateful for her expertise and ability to validate and connect with my emotions while providing a safe arena in which to explore my trauma and feelings.
Written on Mar 07, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
Very helpful with different mindful tips that keep a healthy mindset towards building that positive outlook. It was an amazing first few experiences when she was actually hearing what I was saying, that doesn’t happen often for me and I am truly grateful. Anytime I reach out to her and read her responses back, I feel a bit more at ease compared to prior in the day.
Written on Jan 29, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Melissa is a great therapist. She listens and gives great advice and helps work through what I’m going through. She is the best <3
Written on Jan 04, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Melissa has been excellent, responsive and supportive. She has understood my goals and I think we have made great progress in a short period.
Written on Dec 29, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
She’s amazing. We haven’t been working together very long but so far.. I am very impressed with her knowledge and kindness.
Written on Dec 16, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
I have gone through way too many therapists especially on BetterHelp. I am so thankful to have found Melissa. She is very caring, sensitive to my feelings, and understanding. What I also enjoyed most about Melissa was that she gives examples of experiences she has gone through in her past. I connected very well to her and hope that when I need therapy again, she will still be here.
Written on Dec 03, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
It has been amazing working with Melissa over the last couple months! It really makes an immense difference having a therapist who 'gets' you and is able to meet you where you are at, both on a micro scale and on a macro scale. Best therapist I've had, and has helped me work through many issues. Can't recommend her enough.
Written on Nov 30, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Melissa has immediately been helpful to me. Very direct and straightforward, understands what I am saying, is compassionate, and gives specific advice that I find useful.
Written on Nov 22, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Melissa makes me feel valid and heard.
Written on Nov 13, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Working with Melissa has been my first experience with therapy and her guidance has completely changed my perspective on so many aspects of my life that I was previously struggling with. We work through relationship issues, professional struggles, and general anxiety and stress. She has given me the tools to tackle these problems head on, and I have seen a significant decrease in anxious episodes since utilizing her expertise and tools. I’m so appreciative to have Melissa working with me, especially as someone new to therapy, I know it’s something I look forward to continuing to work on throughout my life. Melissa listens closely and always responds with grace and understanding while giving awesome advice and perspective that allow me to see my own experiences in a new way. Thanks for everything, Melissa!
Written on Nov 05, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Melissa was incredibly helpful in listening to me during one of the darkest moments of my life. Working with her made me realize how important mental health is to ones well being, and how important getting help can be. I highly recommend.
Written on Oct 30, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Melissa is kind and patient. She allows me to lead our discussions while still providing the necessary guidance. She is a joy to work with through both the peaks and valleys of life.
Written on Oct 28, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Melissa is so kind and gentle in her words. She really helps put things in perspective.
Written on Oct 26, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
You are great and supportive. I appreciate your flexibility when it comes to sessions and ways of meeting.
Written on Oct 09, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I've been extremely happy with my sessions with Melissa. She is blunt yet supportive. I feel like I'm talking with a trusted friend.
Written on Aug 30, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I love how positive, supportive, and understanding Melissa is. She really cares about me and seeing me through to achieving my goals! I’m looking forward to taking better care of myself with her by my side.
Written on Jun 26, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I feel very comfortable to speak to her
Written on Jun 13, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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