Melissa Pagarigan, LCSW, LICSW

I ended up switching to Melissa after several others, but I have now been with Melissa for a year or two now.

Melissa has helped with a variety of on going problems and new issues that have arisen since I have known her and since the pandemic has started.

I highly recommend her for anyone who is genuinely struggling. She's patient without being matronizing, and is one of only two therapists who actually have bothered to check in with me when I haven't sent a message in days or even weeks, like she actually cares about beyond just her job.

Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management

Melissa is a great counselor who makes it easy to share. Its great that she encourages me to message her between our sessions and thoughtfully responds. We're still working through goals and strategies, but I'm excited for what's to come(:

Written on Jul 27, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management

She's helping me connect with the healthiest version of myself.

Written on Jul 21, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Melissa is very timely in her responses. I am still new to this program, but I know that I fully trust her and she is here to listen and help me through whatever I am dealing with. She is a true professional

Written on Jun 23, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

My experience with Melissa has been nothing short of wonderful. totally present and professional. She helped me navigate through the hardest emotional pain in my life.

Written on Apr 04, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues

She is intuitive and supportive in a job judgement way!

Written on Mar 03, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

Melissa has been absolutely amazing. She has always been very attentive and has successfully addresses all of my concerns and made any goals very clear. I can’t recommend her enough!

Written on Feb 13, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem

Melissa is amazing at being both realistic and caring at the same time. I have never once felt like I couldn’t be honest with her, even when I was at my worst. Melissa is great at helping me keep my goals realistic, but still a good place to be.

Written on Jan 07, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 6 months

Melissa is a sensitive and grounded counselor. Her listening ear and kind guidance really works for me. I value our sessions and benefit from her presence.

Written on Oct 24, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I love Melissa. She is amazing and I don't know what I was doing without her.

Written on Oct 23, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

She is awesome!

Written on Oct 08, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

She is clear and direct and I feel like she really listens and understands the things I need help with

Written on Aug 04, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 9 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd

Sometimes she just remembers what we were talking about last session, and checks in with me to see if I’m okay. It’s above and beyond... I mean, I’m having a hard time thinking of anyone else I knows who’s done that. She always answers right away, and even with the disconnect of talking on the phone, it always feels like she’s listening.
Thank you :)

Written on Jul 16, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue

Although I haven’t been talking with Melissa very long, she’s helped target some really serious issues I need to handle almost immediately. It’s great having someone to talk to and having the option of video chatting (which I haven’t done but hope to do so in the near future). I’m very happy with BetterHelp so far!

Written on May 21, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Melissa is wonderful and so understanding. She never makes me feel judged and helps me learn more about my struggles every session.

Written on May 04, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

I feel so lucky to have gotten matched with Melissa. I've been with many other therapists in the past and I've never had one that makes me feel as understood as Melissa. Melissa is super understanding and nonjudgmental. She gives me things to work on and I feel like it really makes a difference!

Written on May 04, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and adhd

Melissa has been super awesome! She has been beyond helpful & very understanding! I don't feel any judgement coming from her at all & that's what makes me like her even more!! Thank you Melissa for always being there for me!

Written on Apr 03, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks

Melissa is absolutely amazing, I would suggest her to anyone that needed a counselor!! I was going through a very rough time in my life and she really helped me through it, along with checked in on me multiple times to make sure I was doing okay.

Written on Mar 20, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief

Melissa is so wonderful to chat with. I'm so glad to have been paired with her. She's helped me, while I was at a crossroads, to keep in mind what is most important to me; Guiding me back to my own self.

Written on Dec 05, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

She is a great counselor and in the short time that I have been doing therapy with her I feel myself getting better

Written on Dec 05, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem

I’ve been through a lot and it’s nice to connect with someone. I feel very comfortable with Melissa. Her feedback is exactly what I need to hear. Very positive, motivates, listens and then helps. It’s very helpful talking to someone that listens and understands where I’m coming from. She’s amazing. I’m Very grateful. I can’t wait to continue working with her. I feel change.

Written on Nov 21, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis

I am lucky to have been matched with Melissa and can’t say enough good things.

Written on Nov 01, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties