Melissa Brierley, LCSW
- Anxiety and stress support
- Trauma informed care
- Career and workplace guidance
About Melissa Brierley
Her practice focuses on practical, strengths-based work that honors individual resilience and capacity for change. Melissa partners with clients to identify goals, develop coping strategies, and strengthen motivation so they can move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Areas of focus include trauma and abuse, body image, workplace issues, relationship concerns, and the emotional impacts of separation and change.
Melissa approaches therapy with an empowering, collaborative stance, offering support and guidance while encouraging clients to use their existing strengths. She emphasizes the courage involved in seeking change and is committed to helping people take the first steps toward greater well-being and confidence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melissa Brierley have?
Melissa Brierley has 10 years of experience.
Is Melissa Brierley a licensed therapist?
Yes. Melissa Brierley holds an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License details: NY LCSW 084239.
In which languages does Melissa Brierley provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Melissa Brierley located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Melissa Brierley as my therapist?
You can work with Melissa Brierley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melissa Brierley work with international clients?
Melissa Brierley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melissa Brierley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Melissa Brierley
Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often useful for managing anxiety, stress, and mood-related challenges.She also integrates Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the emotional and behavioral impacts of traumatic experiences. This approach concentrates on processing traumatic memories and reducing trauma-related symptoms so that daily functioning and relationships can improve.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Melissa collaborates with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they determine which methods are the best fit for the client’s situation.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and different communication preferences. These formats make it easier to access therapy from varied locations and to maintain continuity of care while fitting sessions into busy lives.