I absolutely enjoyed my time with Melissa. She really helped me through my struggles and gave me great tools to work with for my day to day live. She is extremely easy to talk to and I felt really understood.
Melissa Lininger, LMSW
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 2 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Michigan
Recent reviews
Melissa helps me through a very difficult period of my life and provide me with compassion and support through out the journey of therapy
More about Melissa
- 6 years' experience
- Female
- LMSW
I graduated from Michigan State University with my MSW. After graduating I spent 6 years in Hospice providing grief counseling, stress management, and caregiver support to family members. I have recently transitioned to primary working with individuals with chronic pain and have been doing so since May of 2021. I genuinely want to work in collaboration with my patient's to meet their goals and needs to manage chronic pain, anxiety, depression and trauma. The current modalities that I use with patient's are Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Cognitive Behavior therapy, and and EMDR, as well as relaxation therapy.
I believe that the client-therapist relationship is the most important aspect of therapy and work hard to get to know you as a person to organize your treatment plan that meets your needs and update the treatment plan as needed.
Thank you for taking the first step. It can be hard to reach out for help when we need it the most. Look forward to working with you. :)
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Grief
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Aging and Geriatric Issues
Chronic pain illness and disability
Self-love
Women's issues
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Licenses
Melissa Lininger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700453149.
- LMSW · Michigan · 6801109036 · Expires February 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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Melissa Lininger
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I absolutely enjoyed my time with Melissa. She really helped me through my struggles and gave me great tools to work with for my day to day live. She is extremely easy to talk to and I felt really understood.
Melissa helps me through a very difficult period of my life and provide me with compassion and support through out the journey of therapy
Frequently asked questions
Does Melissa Lininger offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Melissa Lininger 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 Lininger speak?
Melissa Lininger speaks English.
How many years of experience does Melissa Lininger have?
Melissa Lininger has 6 years of experience.
Where is Melissa Lininger licensed to practice?
Melissa Lininger is licensed to practice in Michigan.
Does Melissa Lininger accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Melissa Lininger accepts 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 Lininger offer?
Melissa Lininger offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Somatic Therapy.
How can I communicate with Melissa Lininger?
Melissa Lininger 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 Lininger?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.