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Eva "Melissa" Gadd, LMSW

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

Hi there, my name is Melissa and I'd love to be a support to you!

I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan over 20 years ago and have worked in a variety of settings both as a medical social worker and as a therapist. I truly enjoy the strong relationships that I have built and consider myself lucky to enjoy my work every day.

I have worked with a wide range of people experiencing a variety of struggles, including depression and anxiety, grief and loss and life changing transitions. These transitions may include from school to work, marriage or divorce, the birth of a child or an empty nest and changes in personal health or caregiving for a loved one. I utilize a variety of approaches to help you achieve your goal, tapping into your personal strengths and offering support and acceptance. I feel that working in a Person In Environment perspective can be validating and help people achieve their goals quicker. I also employ techniques such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, recognizing that what works for one person may not work for everyone.

I am excited to be a part of BetterHelp, with this platform allowing validation and support to be available to everyone, even with the hectic lifestyles many lead. I look forward to working together soon!

Professional experience

25yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

MI LMSW 6801073587

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Eva "Melissa" Gadd. 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 is not only the best therapist I have ever come across but a very kind human being. She meets me at my level and listens. She is very good at what she does and I couldn’t do it without her!!!!

Written on Nov 07, 2023 after therapy with Eva "Melissa" for 3 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She is awesome

Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Eva "Melissa" for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Defently feel like there is more feed back which helps me understand and express myself which helps me

Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Eva "Melissa" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

Wonderful woman who can help talk through anxiety and validated all of my emotions to help me grow!

Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with Eva "Melissa" for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Melissa is amazing I felt instantly comfortable with her right of bat .

Written on Jun 17, 2022 after therapy with Eva "Melissa" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Melissa is kind and responsive and so helpful.

Written on Feb 19, 2022 after therapy with Eva "Melissa" for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue