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Melissa Lovell, LCSW

Compassionate LCSW supporting adults and families
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Mindfulness and CBT
  • Relationship support

About Melissa Lovell

Melissa Lovell, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), brings nine years of clinical experience supporting adults and families in Pennsylvania. She creates a warm, supportive environment where people can explore difficulties, build skills, and pursue meaningful change. As an LCSW she has advanced social work training and is authorized to provide clinical therapy, drawing on evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Melissa values each client’s uniqueness and blends several therapeutic approaches to match individual goals. She is trained in trauma-informed care and incorporates mindfulness practices and art-based techniques when they fit the work. Her practice commonly addresses anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, sleep problems, and related issues such as codependency, communication problems, and life transitions.

Working with Melissa emphasizes collaboration, practical strategies, and emotional support. She aims to help clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, and find clearer direction during difficult seasons. For people ready to take steps toward greater well-being, she offers steady, empathic guidance and tools for change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsBipolar disorderDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Blended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Melissa Lovell have?

Melissa Lovell has nine years of experience providing therapy.

Is Melissa Lovell a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are NY LCSW 093766 and PA LCSW CW023062.

In which languages does Melissa Lovell provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Melissa Lovell located?

Melissa Lovell is located in Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Melissa Lovell as my therapist?

You can work with Melissa Lovell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Melissa Lovell work with international clients?

No. Melissa Lovell does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Melissa Lovell 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.

Approaches that guide online therapy and practical support

Melissa uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and perspective drive the work. This approach focuses on understanding each person’s experience and building self-awareness, which can be helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT offers concrete skills for coping with anxiety, depression, obsessive worry, and challenges that interfere with daily functioning.

Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. It can be a useful complement when managing stress, trauma-related symptoms, sleep difficulties, and ongoing mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Melissa will work with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, balance care with work or family responsibilities, and maintain continuity of support when life changes occur. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver structured, interactive therapy that meets practical needs.

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