I am licensed in Massachusetts with 12+ years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, a strong understanding of medical diagnoses & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Hospice and End of Life Counseling
CT LCSW 007103
MA LICSW 121462
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melissa Hudson. 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.
I love talking to Melissa because she is super helpful and always listens and shows care and compassion no matter what I am talking to her about. I would recommend her to anyone I know.
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
I’ve been through a bunch of therapists over the past 8-10 years. I regularly found myself rolling my eyes, sometimes even involuntarily chuckling at them for how fantastical, idealistic, or silly they sounded to me. Lots of “imagine you’re in a garden” or “pretend you’re floating in space.” Maybe that works for some people, but personally, I’m too realistic, spending too much real money, and have too many real things going on to be okay with playing so much pretend. They sometimes seemed like crooked snake oil salesmen to me. I sincerely felt like I’d never be able to get down with therapy, despite being so aware of my need for help.
Melissa is not like that. She is down to earth and talks to me like a regular human being. The things she says, suggests, and recommends are applicable throughout my regular day in a way that pretending to be in space could never touch for me. She also happens to be well qualified for what life has been throwing my way lately. I’m *extremely* grateful to have been paired up with Melissa through BetterHelp, and finally feel like some good is coming from it.
Written on Nov 17, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
Working with Melissa got me back on track. She had a lot of helpful tools that I could implement to take control of my thought patters and lessen my anxiety. I would highly recommend her to others looking for thoughtful, effective ways to chose to life life with less fear and more confidence.
Written on Jan 27, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, anger management, and career difficulties
Melissa is an excellent human being. She is accountable, fully present, and kind. I have truly appreciated working with her during this particular wave of life and happenstance that I needed support in.
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coaching
Melissa is very kind and, supportive. Her ability to listen with compassion is immensely helpful. Ive made huge steps in my mental health, due to her advice and tool. She is a life saver
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
Melissa is an excellent resource for managing stress and anxiety, including for new moms. Highly recommend!
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes