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Melissa Herb (she/her), LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Melissa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Melissa. View 14 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Tennessee

Recent reviews

Melissa and I have been working together for almost a year now, and I am so impressed with how much she genuinely cares about our therapeutic relationship, and how much growth I have made while working with her. Week after week she proves that she knows her stuff! I take a lot away from our sessions and value our weekly chats so much. Highly recommend Melissa and BetterHelp to anyone who is looking to work on improving their wellbeing.

Reviewed February 2023

Melissa Herb is a wonderful therapist. She listens really well and helps me to find solutions in the moment to help with my situations and issues. I really appreciate her kind spirit and gentle nature. I feel it helps me to feel more grounded.

Reviewed February 2023

More about Melissa

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

My education, 20 years of experience, and license is in clinical social work. As your therapist, I help you to practice the skills related to hope, compassion, and solution focused thinking. If you're feeling lost, and desire help finding the map back to you, then music, art, poetry, and writing can ignite feeling, motivation, and drive. Once the fuel is identified we will use it to help power your ability to heal. Utilizing your resources is key to feeling hopeful. It is very cool to realize your own potential and that what you needed to move forward, you already have. May therapy allow for the revealing of your grit and ability to endure. As you become aware of this energy that is yours, you can begin to use it for yourself right now. What if you use your own power to continue forward and perhaps even discover a new path for healing?

All humans know loss. It feels amazing to find hope and to feel found. Your favorite music, art, pets, food, people make you feel alive and connected. Healing is finding that again. Healing is hoping, and having the courage to love and to forgive again. It starts with loving yourself. It can start with our first conversation. I want to help ignite your potential. Oh and of course love is never a mistake. How would it feel to start loving yourself more? Let's talk about reclaiming a future that you're excited about.

Specialties

Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Intimacy-related issues Career difficulties Bipolar disorder ADHD Drug and Alcohol Addiction Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and End of Life Counseling Life purpose Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality Disorders Post-traumatic stress Self-love Sexuality

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Melissa Herb (she/her)'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639710346.

  • LCSW · Tennessee · 7646 · Expires May 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Melissa Herb (she/her)

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

14 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Listens Easy Knowledgeable Recommend Wonderful Easy to talk Anxiety Caring

Melissa and I have been working together for almost a year now, and I am so impressed with how much she genuinely cares about our therapeutic relationship, and how much growth I have made while working with her. Week after week she proves that she knows her stuff! I take a lot away from our sessions and value our weekly chats so much. Highly recommend Melissa and BetterHelp to anyone who is looking to work on improving their wellbeing.

Reviewed February 2023

Melissa Herb is a wonderful therapist. She listens really well and helps me to find solutions in the moment to help with my situations and issues. I really appreciate her kind spirit and gentle nature. I feel it helps me to feel more grounded.

Reviewed February 2023

Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to

Reviewed January 2023

Overall great person....

Reviewed Nov 2022

Melissa makes me feel very comfortable sharing my struggles. She’s extremely easy to talk to. She’s really an ideal therapist !

Reviewed Oct 2022

The most patient and knowledgeable professional in her field.

Reviewed Apr 2022

Messaging/ video chatting with Melissa has already been a huge game changer for me. I can tell she’s a therapist who really cares about her clients. She’s given me so many tools to deal with my anxiety. She makes me feel like I’m not alone on my journey through the life changes I’m experiencing. She’s really helps be feel grounded and like I am in control of my life.

Reviewed Apr 2022

I’ve had such an amazing experience with Melissa. Finding a non-spiritual based LGBTQ+ accepting therapist is so hard, ontop of that finding somebody that responds frequently and is helpful when they respond is almost acting for the impossible. I’ve been with Melissa for about a month now, and she’s been absolutely amazing. All of my concerns have been addressed, my special accommodations met. I’m never guilted for needing to reschedule my appointments. She’s sweet, understanding, caring, yet bold and wise. She also will disclose when she dosen’t know much about the topic, but she doesn’t shut me out, but listens to my issues and offers what advise she is able. And when she can’t, she listens, understands, summarizes and takes note, and remembers everything you’ve said. Absolutely recommend.

Reviewed January 2022

Melissa is an amazing supporter. Extremely responsive, especially when my thoughts are all over the place and need those questions to help me. She’s great at asking thought provoking questions to help me dig deeper and love her relation to music

Reviewed January 2022

Melissa is wonderful. She is wise, and encouraging, and her presence is always warm and calming. I appreciate her pragmatic approach, and willingness to help me identify actionable steps to navigate challenges.

Reviewed January 2022

Melissa’s nurturing approach is exactly what I needed to start my therapy journey. She allowed me to express myself and gently offered perspectives and suggestions without me feeling imposed/pressured. Thank you for sharing your gift of holding space, Melissa!

Reviewed Dec 2021

Melissa has been so supportive in helping me navigate my grief. She has offered some great ideas and shifts for me that I would not have thought of on my own and kept me accountable to moving forward and processing everything so I could move forward while honoring my feelings.

Reviewed Dec 2021

She’s great and very communicative! The perfect counselor!

Reviewed Dec 2021

So far, everything has been going great!

Reviewed Nov 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Melissa Herb (she/her) offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Melissa Herb (she/her) works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Melissa Herb (she/her) speak?

Melissa Herb (she/her) speaks English.

How many years of experience does Melissa Herb (she/her) have?

Melissa Herb (she/her) has 20 years of experience.

Where is Melissa Herb (she/her) licensed to practice?

Melissa Herb (she/her) is licensed to practice in Tennessee.

Does Melissa Herb (she/her) accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Melissa Herb (she/her) does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Melissa Herb (she/her) offer?

Melissa Herb (she/her) offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Melissa Herb (she/her)?

Melissa Herb (she/her) can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Melissa Herb (she/her)?

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