Melissa Fletcher
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
California therapists accepting new clients
Eric BransonLCSW · 24 years experienceADHD · Coping with life changes · Relationship issuesWork with Eric
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About Melissa
I am a retired 20yr military veteran, raised 4 girls on my own (I am a “self-proclaimed certified” parental management provider with a PHD (Parental Home Degree) because I survived parenting after they left the house!! Lol.), licensed in Colorado and California with over 12 years of professional therapy work experience and over 24 years of mental health experience. I am a certified Anger Management and Emotional Intelligence Instructor.
DISCLAIMER: I am a “Reality Therapist.” I am also going to challenge you. I can be blunt, but harmless. :-). If you are ready for a healthy challenge to think about changing things for yourself, improve your quality of life, and/or needing some uplifting/empowerment, I am that Therapist!
What this means is, reality therapy sees current behavior as choices, and it teaches us that while we cannot control how we feel, we can control how we think and behave. We choose to behave in certain ways and these choices can help or hamper the ability to satisfy essential needs and reach individual goals.
This type of therapy also uses choice theory, the behaviors we choose are key to our accountability and who we are. The goal of this type of therapy is to help people take control of improving their own lives by learning to make better choices. (Psychology Today). I engage clients with cognitive reframing helps to have you look at your situation from a different perspective.
I have also provided support to clients needing help managing stress and anxiety/panic attacks, anger, motivation, self-esteem, improving confidence, and depressive symptoms.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor your session and goals to meet your specific needs.
Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage and I am here to support you in that process. Just remember, mistakes are proof that you are trying your best. Thank you for allowing me to help you!
What Melissa helps with
- ADHD
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
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- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Melissa works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Melissa holds me accountable and challenges me to question my beliefs in a realistic but compassionate way”
- “melissa has been wonderful. she’s flexible and educated.”
- “Melissa does a great job of listening helping clients process through their ideas. I highly recommend Melissa for therapy!”
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- “Melissa Fletcher is an incredible therapist, she listens and sets specific reachable goals while being encouraging and helpful!”
- “Challenges me. I didn't want a therapist who was sappy. She doesn't take my crap for lack of better words. But at the same time she's understanding of where I'm coming from and where I'm trying to go. There's been a couple times that she just lets me ramble and just get things off my chest which has been very helpful. It's not boring with her there's different avenues that we explore in different ways to just process. I actually look forward to it every week.”
- “Melissa is an excellent communicator and really listened to my needs. She coached me in some areas I needed help in. I appreciate her knowledge and expertise. Melissa has a wonder demeanor.”
- “I feel genuinely supported by Melissa.”
- “Melissa is great! She’s very understanding and is hilarious. Laughter is the best medicine 😊”
- “Melissa helped me with processing my grief. She provided support during the early days of my loss that helped me cope better.”
- “Great listener, great energy, very helpful human being!”
- “Melissa has been great since day one. She had just met me and already helped my anxiety so much. I also appreciate her checking in when I go MIA. Would highly recommend.”
- “First phone conversation was nice and she understood and listened to me. I scheduled another session”
- “She is exactly what I needed to help reframe my stuck negative spirals and help me cultivate a bit of pride and even excitement im moving forward in the midst of grief,”
- “Melissa is one of the best therapists I’ve ever had. She really knows what she’s doing. She listens and gives amazing feedback. She is genuinely interested in helping others get better and is active in her clients’ healing journey. I’m really glad I chose Better Help for therapy and I got Melissa as my therapist.”
- “She is great. Much appreciate her.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.