- Person-centered approach
- Solution-focused techniques
- Works with anxiety
About Melissa
Melissa Fraser is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Vermont. She has four years of experience offering one-on-one therapy via telehealth. Melissa focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, family concerns, and depression, including panic disorder and panic attacks.
Her approach centers on the person in the room. She uses a person-centered stance and draws on solution-focused and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people make practical changes. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small steps people can try between meetings.
Melissa aims to help clients notice strengths they already have. She talks through ways to reduce overwhelming feelings and build more calm into daily life. Work often includes learning new coping strategies and testing what works in real situations.
She also addresses relationship strain and communication problems that add to stress. When trauma or past hurts are part of the picture, she helps people manage painful memories alongside present-day challenges. Melissa pays attention to feelings like shame, guilt, and fears of abandonment as they come up.
Therapy begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the site. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and specific session options should be confirmed before booking. Melissa provides services in English and does not accept international clients.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Melissa blends person-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors. Cognitive behavioral techniques involve noticing thoughts, testing them against reality, and practicing alternative responses to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms.She also uses solution-focused strategies that zero in on specific goals and small steps. That approach looks at what is already working and builds brief, practical experiments people can use between sessions to reduce stress and improve coping.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Clients and the therapist review what helps and adjust strategies over time so sessions feel useful and focused.
This clinician practices via telehealth, so please confirm the exact session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, shorten commute time, and allow for regular check-ins during busy weeks. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face interaction, while others prefer audio for quicker or lower-bandwidth check-ins; discuss options when scheduling to pick what fits best.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melissa help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and family-related concerns. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Melissa uses a person-centered approach paired with solution-focused and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on practical steps and building coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience delivering individual therapy via telehealth.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a Vermont LICSW and practices in Vermont.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography indicates one-on-one therapy delivered on a telehealth platform; confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.