About Melissa
Melissa Massimo is a licensed social worker in New York who brings two decades of experience to her practice. She helps people who are struggling with addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. Her style is straightforward and calm, aimed at making it easier to take the first step toward change.
She creates a welcoming space where clients can talk honestly about their thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on practical steps and small shifts that add up over time.
Background and approach
Melissa listens closely and helps people spot patterns that keep them stuck, then tries new ways to respond. Her work often includes addressing the fallout from past hurt, rebuilding trust in relationships, and finding ways to manage urges tied to addictive behavior. When grief is present, she supports the process of making sense of loss and finding ways to move forward.
Self-esteem work looks at everyday habits and self-talk, and at building small successes that matter. Melissa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions while keeping the conversation grounded and usable. She aims to help people set clear, achievable goals and track progress between meetings.
Her approach is collaborative - clients and therapist figure out what fits best. Sessions are offered through a mix of remote formats to suit different schedules and needs. She practices as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - in New York and brings practical experience to each appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life
Melissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and real-life habits. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful patterns and learning new responses to triggers; this helps with addictions, anxiety, and reactive behavior. Another approach emphasizes working through the impact of trauma and abuse by pacing the work and building skills to manage distress; this supports safety and gradual recovery. These methods are practical and oriented toward daily life changes.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Together they set goals, try methods, and adjust what’s not working so the plan fits the person rather than the other way around.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people talk face to face when schedules allow, phone sessions can be easier when video is not possible, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflections between meetings. These formats offer flexibility for different routines and preferences, and they make it simpler to keep therapy consistent even with a busy life.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also works with
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English