Melissa Ebneter

Melissa Ebneter is a licensed clinical social worker who brings six years of practice to her work with people facing stressful life moments. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in California and Georgia. Melissa aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and supportive. Her approach begins with building a calm, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. She helps people sort daily pressures like anxiety, stress, and compassion fatigue. She also supports those coping with grief, loss, and life transitions. Melissa uses practical tools to help clients notice what matters to them and take small steps toward it. She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to guide conversations and skill building. Hypnotherapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are also part of her toolbox when appropriate. Clients often bring concerns about relationships, communication, and life purpose, or specific struggles like postpartum depression, isolation, seasonal mood shifts, or caregiving stress. Melissa works with individuals on building self-esteem, confidence, and healthier daily habits. She frames therapy as a collaborative process. Together they set goals and try approaches that fit each person’s needs. People interested in starting are invited to use the site’s Start Therapy button to begin the matching and scheduling steps.

Approaches used in online sessions and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client leads the pace and topics of work.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Melissa will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life to decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as needs change.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to connect from different locations when appointments are scheduled. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, use these methods to deliver care that fits into everyday routines without promising specific outcomes.