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Melissa Ebneter

Melissa Ebneter, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Georgia

Compassionate support for practical change

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6 years of experience listed

LCSW, CSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Self esteem

About Melissa

Melissa Ebneter is a licensed clinical social worker practicing with six years of experience. She is licensed in both California and Georgia as an LCSW and also holds CSW credentialing. Melissa focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem. She aims to make the first step toward change easier and more manageable.

Melissa creates a welcoming space where clients can speak openly about thoughts and feelings. Sessions are aimed at reducing overwhelm and building practical coping skills. She pays attention to issues like compassion fatigue and life transitions that can leave people feeling stuck.

Her work often includes short-term goals that build confidence and day-to-day functioning. Melissa draws on techniques that help with motivation, managing mood shifts, and improving self-regard. She also supports people facing loss, postpartum challenges, or isolation.

Conversations in sessions are direct and focused on small, usable changes. She encourages steps that fit into daily life and that feel achievable. The therapist helps clients notice what matters to them and take action accordingly.

Melissa’s background bridges clinical practice and real-world caregiving concerns. Her approach is practical and collaborative, helping people move from feeling stuck to making steady progress. If self-esteem, grief, or anxiety are affecting daily life, she offers grounded support to work through those issues.

Therapeutic approaches and what online work looks like

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values. It can be useful for anxiety, low self-regard, and feeling stuck by focusing on action rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that increase anxiety or sadness. CBT is often used for stress, social anxiety, and mood shifts. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting the person’s own goals; it helps people feel heard while they build confidence and direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melissa will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. She uses discussion and trial to see what helps, and adjusts the plan as goals evolve to keep progress steady and realistic.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can make it simpler to keep consistent appointments and to check in during transitional periods. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. A short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to get started and find what will fit a person’s routine.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

California, Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Melissa commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. She also supports issues like postpartum depression, social anxiety, and isolation.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on small, usable changes. Sessions emphasize open conversation and building coping skills that fit daily life.

What is her professional background?

Melissa has six years of professional experience and has worked with clients facing loss, caregiving stress, and motivation challenges.

Which credentials and region apply to this therapist?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in California and Georgia. Her practice is based in Georgia.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled for therapy?

Fees vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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