Melissa Hunt, LMSW
Experienced Michigan therapist for families and individuals
- Stress and anxiety support
- Family and parenting guidance
- Addictions and recovery support
About Melissa Hunt
Melissa Hunt is a licensed Michigan therapist with 18 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, family dynamics, and life transitions. She brings a compassionate, holistic orientation to her work, emphasizing each person’s individual story while offering practical strategies to manage everyday challenges.
With specialties that include stress, anxiety, addictions, family and parenting concerns, and career-related difficulties, Melissa supports clients facing social anxiety, mood disorders, career changes, and relationship transitions. She also focuses on adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and other family-of-origin matters that can affect emotional well-being.
Melissa draws on a range of clinical approaches to help clients develop clearer communication, strengthen resilience, and explore life purpose. Her practice places particular attention on women's issues, family healing, and fostering healthier patterns across relationships. She works collaboratively to identify goals and build coping skills that fit each client’s circumstances.
Melissa holds an LMSW credential—Licensed Master Social Worker—and maintains a practice rooted in respect, warmth, and practical problem solving. Her aim is to create an empowering space where clients can examine challenges, discover strengths, and move toward meaningful change.
With specialties that include stress, anxiety, addictions, family and parenting concerns, and career-related difficulties, Melissa supports clients facing social anxiety, mood disorders, career changes, and relationship transitions. She also focuses on adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and other family-of-origin matters that can affect emotional well-being.
Melissa draws on a range of clinical approaches to help clients develop clearer communication, strengthen resilience, and explore life purpose. Her practice places particular attention on women's issues, family healing, and fostering healthier patterns across relationships. She works collaboratively to identify goals and build coping skills that fit each client’s circumstances.
Melissa holds an LMSW credential—Licensed Master Social Worker—and maintains a practice rooted in respect, warmth, and practical problem solving. Her aim is to create an empowering space where clients can examine challenges, discover strengths, and move toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Smoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melissa Hunt have?
Melissa Hunt has 18 years of experience working as a therapist.
Is Melissa Hunt a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMSW credential, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. Her license is listed as MI LMSW 6801089249.
In which languages does Melissa Hunt provide therapy?
Melissa provides therapy in English.
Where is Melissa Hunt located?
Melissa Hunt is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Melissa Hunt as my therapist?
You can work with Melissa Hunt through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melissa Hunt work with international clients?
Melissa Hunt does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melissa Hunt cost?
Costs can vary based 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 pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Melissa. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Melissa integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore their values and goals while the therapist offers understanding and support. CBT examines the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and provides practical tools to reduce symptoms of anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. DBT teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship challenges.
Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. Melissa works with each person to assess their needs, preferences, and goals, and she tailors techniques so they fit the client’s life and priorities. Over time, strategies are adjusted based on what proves most helpful.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility for people balancing work, family, and other responsibilities. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, clients can engage in regular sessions and skill practice without rearranging their entire schedule. Licensed professionals can deliver effective, evidence-informed care remotely, making it easier to maintain continuity and follow through on therapeutic goals.