Therapist profile
Melissa Murray, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
LCSW - Anxiety and Anger focus
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- CredentialsLCSW, CSW
- LicenseLCSW, Georgia / CSW005039
- NPI1093162885
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Attachment work
About Melissa
Melissa Murray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 12 years of experience. She works with adults 18 and over on concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, OCD, ADHD, anger, and career challenges. She also lists a range of related focuses including parenting, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.
Her sessions are grounded in practical therapy methods. She uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to help people notice patterns and test different ways of responding. Work can include skill-building, looking at relationship patterns, and reworking problematic thoughts and behaviors.
Melissa frames sessions as straightforward conversations about what is getting in the way of daily life. That can mean learning tools to manage intense feelings, changing behaviors that cause strain at work or home, or processing grief and loss. She also addresses issues such as compassion fatigue and the stress that comes with demanding jobs.
Clients can expect clear goal-setting and practical steps between meetings. The therapist pays attention to how attachment history and personal narratives shape current reactions. This often leads to practice exercises and short-term strategies people can use right away.
She works in English and holds the credential LCSW and CSW. The practice is based in Georgia and focuses on adults. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her therapy approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current reactions. In sessions this often means looking at patterns that make people defensive, shut down, or snap at others and practicing new ways to connect and respond. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into small parts. It is used to spot triggers, test new responses to anger or anxiety, and build short exercises to try between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s perspective and priorities. It supports straightforward conversations about what matters and what goals feel realistic.Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, daily challenges, and preferences and then recommend ways of working. That might mean focusing on skills one month and exploring relationship patterns the next. The mix can change as progress is made.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy into a busy routine and shortening travel time so scheduling is easier. If you want to know which session formats are offered, confirm the current options before booking. The overall aim is to make therapy fit into everyday life so people can practice new responses to anger and stress between sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to anger?
She lists anger alongside anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, ADHD, and relationship issues as areas she works with for adults.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical, goal-oriented approaches and conversational sessions that focus on patterns and skills to manage strong emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns including stress and trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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