Work with Melissa Pesce (LCSW) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

Melissa is the absolute best when it comes to supporting me and helping me get through life. She has been my therapist for about 2 years and I appreciate everything she has done while I am on my journey of growth and healing.

Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Melissa is an excellent therapist that listens really well and provides helpful feedback and techniques. She’s responsive and professional and made me feel very comfortable opening up and looking at myself. I feel I am more equipped in my personal life and a better communicator. Thank you so much!

Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

I have been in and out of therapy for many years. Melissa is the only therapist that I have come back to. She is always extremely flexible with scheduling and really focuses on changing the perspective rather than allowing me to complain about everything. Definitely recommend if you’re ready to stop loathing and start changing

Written on Dec 14, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning lgbt, trauma and abuse, and grief

Always friendly, helpful and flexible. She gives me the right tools to get through my anxiety

Written on Nov 14, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Love Melissa. She's real and down to earth and I much appreciate that. She listens and provides real world feedback/advice.

Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Melissa is a talented therapist who has helped me to manage issues around sex and intimacy as I age. Her talent combined with the easy to use betterhelp system is a powerful combination.

Written on Jul 04, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Melissa got me through some difficult times. She also had opened me to slow down my thoughts before I speak. I will forever be indebted to her.

Written on Jun 23, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 3 months

This was my first experience with solo therapy and I am extremely grateful having Melissa as my therapist. She is giving me the tools to reach my personal goals and empowering me thru each session. Thank you Melissa

Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I came into therapy because someone wanted me to, I didn’t think it was going to work. Melissa was fantastic, she’s not afraid to call out your bullshit and empower you from the call out. If you’re NOT wanting someone who just sits there listening, come to Melissa, she’s awesome.

Written on Sep 09, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes

Melissa is such a comforting person that is able to help you feel heard and find your voice.

Written on Aug 24, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Melissa was my counselor with Regain and I kept her for individual therapy through BetterHelp because she is phenomenal. She really listens and engaged with me and is always giving me useful tools to assist me through my anxiety and other situations. Thanks, Melissa!

Written on May 17, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Melissa has been for me every step of the way for what it coming close to a year now. I can't thank them enough for how accommodating they have been for me and how much they understand my condition! I never feel pressured to do anything that would make me uncomfortable and she never hassles me about forgetting things. I feel Melissa genuinely loves their job and cares for the people they work with. I am still working on finding ways to tackle my deep rooted issues, but even just working with surface level stuff has made me a better me. Thank you!

Written on May 09, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder

I’ve had Melissa as long as I’ve been using BetterHelp. She’s great! Real easy to talk to.

Written on Apr 15, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem

Melissa is a very kind and warm therapist. She is highly skilled and effective in her work. She is also authentic and easy to connect to. I highly recommend her!

Written on Mar 26, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues

One of the most compassionate therapists I’ve had the pleasure of working with

Written on Jan 28, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

My sessions with Melissa have been amazing. I don't know how I could have gotten through 2020 without her help.

Written on Nov 13, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Melissa has been an amazing support to me. She is a wonderful listener and she also asks great questions that really get me thinking. She has helped me to basically redirect my life so that I am on a more positive path. I am very grateful for her services!

Written on Nov 05, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months

She listens well and has great ideas to help move forward

Written on Aug 14, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning anger management, and adhd

I’ve only been messaging with Melissa for a short while, but I can already feel the difference of having her. It feels like I have someone I can open up to at anytime, on my fingertips. It helps keep my anxiety in control, knowing that whatever the day brings, I can message Melissa.

Written on Jul 22, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

I really appreciate Melissa giving me insight and the confidence I needed to have to deal with my life

Written on Jul 19, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Melissa has been an absolute amazing counselor to me. I went through a very difficult breakup 2 months ago (During this current Pandemic) and she really helped me find inner strength and peace.

She challenged me to find what it is that I am looking for, and to always be kind to myself. I highly recommend Melissa if you are going through a very difficult breakup.

Written on Jun 29, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

I've made considerable progress in life thanks to Melissa's knowledge and expertise. I look and back on life before working with her and it's hard to imagine I could have kept going that way. She is an attentive, intuitive, well educated, and skilled counselor. She has been life changing.

Written on Jun 16, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief

She is extremely understanding and supportive!

Written on May 03, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Melissa is amazing! She really makes me feel heard. She can get to the heart of the matter very quickly and asks thought-provoking questions that make me consider things that I hadn't even thought of. Her profile really stood out to me when I was looking for a counselor and I'm SO glad I found her.

Written on May 03, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Melissa is AMAZING! She has helped me process so much in such a short amount of time. And during these unprecedented times, I have found email to be the best way to communicate, and she replies quickly and with great insight! I am very grateful to have found her, and Betterhelp.

Written on Apr 21, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem

Melissa is a knowledgeable and caring therapist that has given me guidance to become a better person. Therapy with her has been a great and healing experience since day one. I can't imagine seeing another therapist because therapy has been so effective. I am truly grateful for her knowledge and expertise.

Written on Jan 24, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse

I love Melissa. She understands me and is supporting me through this hard time.

Written on Jan 17, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Melissa is great and I highly recommend her.

Written on Jan 07, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and coaching

My first session with Melissa was incredibly helpful to me. I am already learning quite a bit and I feel more self aware. Melissa is a very good listener...and I am a wordy person so I’m grateful for her. She has been a clear communicator and has offered flexibility with scheduling. I would recommend Melissa to anyone searching for a great counselor! I have messaged her quite a bit and have had only my first phone session, but I am absolutely looking forward to continuing with her.

Written on Dec 02, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Melissa has reminded of the importance of being gentle with myself. She is also great about letting me be myself and helping me to have room to grow instead of trying to make me conform to her moral agenda.

Written on Nov 21, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Melissa is the person I have been searching for all these years. I've gone through SO many trauma groups, doctors, therapists, social workers, volunteer support counselors and she is just the perfect fit. Melissa listens, she understands and validates my feelings. When I need her, she's there and genuinely cares. We need more people like her to fix the mental health system. Life saving. Truly.

Written on Nov 09, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd

Melissa is great. She gives great advice and listens.

Written on Oct 19, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and anger management

Melissa and I have connected very well and she goes above and beyond to assure that my concerns addressed.

Written on Sep 18, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Melissa has been awesome! Going through the loss of my spouse to just being sad he’s not here to share in joyful things happening.

Written on Sep 05, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Love Melissa.I miss her on weeks we don't talk. She's just wonderful and has helped me tremendously.

Written on Aug 13, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

She is very helpful and immediately picked up the style of therapy that worked for me. I never feel like I have to sugarcoat my feelings or feel like I have no one to speak to when I am down.

Written on Jun 24, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Melissa has honestly been helping me realize a lot of things and has helped me feel comfortable. She knows how to listen yet talk to me and help me.

Written on Jun 04, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd

Melissa is a wonderful caring counselor who helps in several different ways and will work with you so that you are able to speak to her or video with her whichever method you prefer.

Written on May 31, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and bipolar disorder

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