- 25 years experience
- Client-centered care
- Practical coping tools
About Eva
Eva "Melissa" Gadd is a licensed master social worker with 25 years of experience who helps people facing anxiety, stress, grief, and life changes. She focuses on practical support for day-to-day struggles like sleeping problems, panic attacks, low self-esteem, and coping with caregiving or health changes. Melissa speaks English and works from Michigan, and she aims to build a steady, respectful relationship so clients feel heard and supported.
Melissa draws on her long history as a medical social worker and therapist in varied settings. She uses simple, proven methods that fit each person’s needs rather than one fixed plan. Sessions often include exploring current thoughts and behaviors, practicing new ways to respond to stress, and noticing emotions in the moment.
Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, with elements of mindfulness and emotionally-focused work when useful. This mix helps with mood concerns, panic disorder and panic attacks, relationship strain, and stages of life such as midlife transitions or aging-related challenges.
Melissa pays attention to the person’s entire life context and encourages small, concrete steps toward goals. She offers practical tools for managing anxiety, improving sleep, and handling intense emotions. Conversations are collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort.
People who prefer straightforward guidance, a steady therapeutic relationship, and strategies they can use between sessions may find her style helpful. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule according to availability.
Approaches that guide online work and practical steps
Client-centered work focuses on listening, understanding what matters to the person, and building a strong working relationship. It helps when someone wants a therapist who follows their lead and honors personal values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings and teaches small behavior changes and coping skills. It is often used for worry, panic attacks, sleep issues, and mood problems.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name strong emotions and how those feelings shape relationships and reactions. It can be useful when emotional patterns or intimacy-related issues cause distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and is done together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what is helpful. This collaborative process helps match techniques to each person’s needs and preferences.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy day and keeping progress consistent across life changes. Because formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or medical appointments, and they can use shorter check-ins or quieter setups when needed.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, and stress. She also supports those facing caregiving strain, chronic illness, relationship issues, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She combines client-centered conversation with tools from cognitive behavioral and motivational approaches.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of experience as a medical social worker and therapist, including work in clinical and medical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in this biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.