Melissa Newsom
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Melissa
My name is Melissa Newsom and I am a compassionate, approachable therapist who believes that meaningful change begins with feeling truly heard, understood, and accepted. I create a safe, judgment-free environment where clients can slow down, make sense of what they are experiencing, and develop practical tools to move forward.
As a therapist, I bring warmth and authenticity to my work while meeting each person where they are. I understand that therapy is not about telling people how to live their lives—it is about helping them better understand themselves, recognize their strengths, work through challenges, and create a life that feels more manageable and fulfilling.
My clients can expect a genuine therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, collaboration, and compassion. Whether someone is struggling with life transitions, relationships, emotional challenges, self-worth, trauma, stress, or simply feels stuck, I offer a supportive space to explore what is happening beneath the surface and identify a path forward.
What Melissa helps with
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
How Melissa works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Melissa has been a huge help to me since session 2. She explains everything with patience and makes you feel comfortable during conversation.”
- “Wonderful!”
- “Melissa is wonderful at getting to know her clients. Exploring what really matters. Calling it like it is and helping you get through it. Very pleasant and friendly and open to talk to.”
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- “I have only met her once but she is the best and most open I have been with a therapist to date.”
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.
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