I am licensed in Missouri with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
MO LCSW 2000169420
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melissa McFadden. 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 really listens and provides wonderful feedback!!!
Written on Dec 07, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Melissa has been so amazing. She has a very casual approach which really suits my personality and my problem. There is no judgment only care from her end. She’s a great listener, I would highly recommend her!
Written on Nov 02, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Melissa has provided fantastic support at a time of significant need. I'm forever grateful for her support, she brings a great skillset to each conversation - from listening to probing with thoughtful and insightful questions, I feel lucky to have been able to speak with her.
Written on Apr 25, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Great therapist. Pretty casual but always friendly and respectful.
Written on Mar 25, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months
She does an outstanding job.
Written on Mar 12, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety