Melissa Fernald, LCSW
- Maine
- ME LCSW LC18215
Not accepting new clientsVerified 11 hours ago
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About Melissa
My name is Melissa, and I’ve been working in the field of mental health and addiction for 29 years. Over the course of my career, I’ve supported individuals and families in a wide range of settings, from hospitals and community programs to private practice. These experiences have shaped my belief that therapy doesn’t need to be a long, painful process. Instead, it can be a focused, empowering space where you get practical support for the challenges you’re facing right now. My approach is strength-based and solution-focused, helping you build on what’s already working while developing new skills to move forward. I am a calm, nonjudgmental, and down-to-earth therapist who values honesty, humor, and authenticity in the therapy room. I’m passionate about this work and committed to creating a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. I truly enjoy helping people get unstuck, gain clarity, and experience meaningful change. My goal is to make your time with me both productive and positive-so you leave each session feeling a little lighter, more capable, and more hopeful than when you arrived. Read more Show less
What Melissa helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepressionADHDAddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues