Therapist profile
Melissa Johnson, LCSW
Connecticut
LCSW - Stress and anger concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Connecticut / 11948
- NPI1851921589
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationConnecticut
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Relational focus
About Melissa
Melissa Johnson is a Connecticut licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with four years of practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, anger, and major life changes.
She keeps the work straightforward and human. Sessions are conversational and direct. She listens for patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behavior and points out connections that matter in daily life.
Melissa uses practical skill-building alongside relational work. She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to notice unhelpful thinking and on dialectical behavior strategies to manage intense emotions. She also looks at how current and past relationships shape reactions and choices.
Expect a blend of teaching and reflection. Melissa offers exercises to practice between sessions. She checks in on what helps and what feels too much, adjusting pace as needed.
Her focus includes communication problems, impulsivity, drug and alcohol addiction, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, and self-love. The aim is clearer thinking, steadier responses, and better everyday coping rather than quick fixes.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Her practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies with location.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and remote care
Melissa often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and develop more helpful thinking patterns. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress because it links thoughts, feelings, and actions in clear steps.She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. These techniques give concrete strategies for managing intense feelings, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving communication when emotions run high.
Picking the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together you decide which techniques to try and adjust them over time based on what works for you.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or reduce travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to use tools learned in therapy between meetings and to bring immediate real-life examples into sessions.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and conversational with practical skill-building and relational reflection. She mixes teaching tools with discussion about how patterns show up in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Connecticut LCSW, practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.