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Melissa Murray

Supportive clinical social worker using CBT approaches

LCSW, CSW Georgia

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Melissa

Melissa Murray is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Georgia who blends cognitive and relational methods to help clients manage anxiety, depression, grief, and related life challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and pairs that with client-centered attention to each person’s unique experience. Her approach also integrates attachment-informed ideas and narrative techniques when helpful to explore patterns in relationships and personal stories.

With 12 years of professional experience, Melissa works with adults facing a wide range of concerns including ADHD, OCD, bipolar symptoms, intimacy-related issues, career stresses, compassion fatigue, and parenting challenges. Additional areas of focus include autism and Asperger syndrome, gender dysphoria, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and other neurodiversity and neurodevelopmental considerations.

She aims to create sessions that are respectful, compassionate, and nonjudgmental while supporting clients to develop practical coping strategies. Sessions are offered through multiple online formats to fit different needs and schedules.

Prospective clients begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling based on availability, with subscription-based sessions that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life



Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies for changing behaviors and emotional responses, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, OCD, and mood-related difficulties. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early and current relationship patterns influence feelings and interactions, supporting work around intimacy, relationship concerns, and healing from trauma. Client-Centered Therapy underpins her practice by keeping the person’s values and goals central, creating space for compassionate listening and collaborative planning.

Finding the right approach is presented as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to evaluate which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting techniques over time to match what is most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Georgia, accommodate busy routines, and continue progress when in-person meetings are not practical.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, OCD, bipolar symptoms, and many related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-informed and client-centered techniques, offering practical skills alongside exploration of relationship patterns and personal narratives.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is licensed in Georgia as an LCSW and holds the CSW credential with licence details GA LCSW CSW005039.
Does she work with clients who speak other languages or live abroad?
Services are provided in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Melissa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityJealousyObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Narrative TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English