Melissa Hurt, LICSW
LICSW focused on relationships and resilience
- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT and relationships
- Parenting and families
About Melissa Hurt
Melissa Hurt is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW - who blends a systems-aware social work perspective with a compassionate, strengths-focused clinical approach. She earned a master’s degree in social work with a concentration on macro-level issues and went on to pursue clinical licensure, bringing an understanding of how social systems, culture, and family histories shape individual experience.
Her work history includes supporting teams in disability services, where she stayed connected to the everyday challenges people face and to the professionals who support them. Melissa draws on creativity, practical problem solving, and a belief that struggles can become sources of growth when people identify what they can learn from them.
She has also worked with young college professionals and people connected to the military community, and her own life as a former military spouse influenced her appreciation for diverse cultures and the realities of families who live in different places. Melissa is experienced in supporting long-term partnerships and parenting, and she values helping families build stronger, healthier connections.
Clinically, Melissa integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while encouraging mindfulness and self-care practices that fit each person’s life. She aims to be an honest, compassionate guide and an encouraging partner in the work toward greater peace, stability, and fulfillment.
Her work history includes supporting teams in disability services, where she stayed connected to the everyday challenges people face and to the professionals who support them. Melissa draws on creativity, practical problem solving, and a belief that struggles can become sources of growth when people identify what they can learn from them.
She has also worked with young college professionals and people connected to the military community, and her own life as a former military spouse influenced her appreciation for diverse cultures and the realities of families who live in different places. Melissa is experienced in supporting long-term partnerships and parenting, and she values helping families build stronger, healthier connections.
Clinically, Melissa integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while encouraging mindfulness and self-care practices that fit each person’s life. She aims to be an honest, compassionate guide and an encouraging partner in the work toward greater peace, stability, and fulfillment.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melissa Hurt have?
Melissa Hurt has 3 years of experience.
Is Melissa Hurt a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LICSW credential. Her license information is MN LICSW 26480.
In which languages does Melissa Hurt provide therapy?
Melissa provides therapy in English.
Where is Melissa Hurt located?
Melissa is located in Minnesota.
How can I work with Melissa Hurt as my therapist?
You can work with Melissa Hurt through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melissa Hurt work with international clients?
Melissa Hurt does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melissa Hurt 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.
Evidence-Informed Approaches and Flexible Online Care
Melissa uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present - this approach can be useful for anxiety, life transitions, and patterns that interfere with what matters most. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help partners and families identify and shift interaction patterns that undermine connection, supporting more secure emotional bonds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is woven throughout her work as a practical, skills-based way to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to stress and mood concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melissa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques to fit individual life circumstances rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy offers flexibility to meet people where they are. Melissa provides care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to access consistent support while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.