Melissa Groh

Melissa Groh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She writes in a warm, straightforward way and aims to make therapy feel doable for people who are nervous about starting. Melissa works from North Carolina and speaks English.

Melissa earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Truman State University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California. She brings 11 years of clinical experience supporting people with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, sleeping problems, ADHD, bipolar concerns, career questions, and compassion fatigue. Her background also includes work with those dealing with homelessness and substance use issues.

Her approach is conversational and practical. She uses talk therapy alongside solution-focused and task-centered methods to set concrete steps. Mindfulness and strengths-based ideas are woven in to help people notice what is working and build on it.

Sessions are collaborative. Melissa tailors each plan to the individual and focuses on small, achievable goals. She aims to empower people so they can use new skills outside the therapy hour.

She understands starting therapy can feel overwhelming. Melissa meets that worry with patience and clear direction. If someone wants to address anger, relationship struggles, or parenting stress, she offers steady support to help them move forward.

How Melissa Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online

Melissa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward ways that people can use in daily life. Solution-focused work zeroes in on specific, achievable goals and the small steps that lead to change. It is useful for addressing problems like anger, work stress, or parenting tasks. Mindfulness-based methods teach simple noticing and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Melissa will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and then suggest strategies to try. She adjusts methods as progress is made so the plan remains practical and relevant.

Please confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week and helps people keep continuity of care when schedules change. It also lets someone choose a shorter check-in or a longer working session depending on what feels most helpful. Licensed professionals can use remote work to support steady progress without requiring travel, though the exact format should be confirmed with the therapist.