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Melissa Klemkosky, 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.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Melissa. View 33 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida, District of Columbia, and 1 more

Recent reviews

The best.

Reviewed March 2022

Melissa is a wonderful therapist. She put me at ease and made the therapy process so seamless! Grateful to be working with her

Reviewed February 2022

More about Melissa

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW, LICSW

My name is Melissa and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida, Virginia and DC. I received my Master's degree in Social Work from University of South Florida. I have extensive experience working with a wide range of individuals and problems, including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, difficulty with life transitions, stress management, and grief. I also have professional and personal experience with military and law enforcement cultures.

I use a variety of evidence-based approaches. My approach is individualized and based on the needs of each person. I treat everyone with respect, dignity, and am nonjudgmental. I believe we all have the answers on how we can live our best life and therapy is a way for us to tap into those answers. I take a collaborative approach with your treatment, as you are the expert on your life.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Melissa Klemkosky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457860017.

  • LCSW · Florida · SW14813 · Expires March 2025
  • LICSW · District of Columbia · LC200001210 · Expires July 2025
  • LCSW · Virginia · 0904013242 · Expires June 2025

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, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Melissa Klemkosky

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

Overall rating:

4.5

33 reviews

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The best.

Reviewed March 2022

Melissa is a wonderful therapist. She put me at ease and made the therapy process so seamless! Grateful to be working with her

Reviewed February 2022

She is amazing!

Reviewed January 2022

Great listener, thoughtful and practical advice and guidance, and looking forward to continuing my sessions which im finding very helpful

Reviewed January 2022

Talking with Melissa takes such a huge weight off my chest every time we have a session. She makes me feel heard and understood. Therapy with her has been immensely helpful.

Reviewed January 2022

Melissa is an incredibly good listener. She is very patient and pays attention to you. This makes her effective at being able to help you change negative thoughts and behaviors. Melissa is great!

Reviewed November 2021

Melissa is great! She provides so many practical, attainable suggestions towards goal achievement, and she responds with poignant updated suggestions as progress happens. She's a wonderful listener, remembers details, and skillfully makes and illustrates the connections between past things said/done with the present. Would highly recommend!

Reviewed September 2021

She's the best therapist I've ever had.

Reviewed September 2021

She's so nice and a great listener. She gives lots of practical tips. I always feel better after talking with Melissa

Reviewed August 2021

Melissa has helped me identify what I need to work on and make tangible progress in achieving my goals. She creates a safe and supportive environment that has helped me through difficult and tumultuous times.

Reviewed August 2021

Excellent listener, very compassionate and offers concrete advice while working with you on finding out what you need and how develop a plan and adjust as you go. I would highly recommend Melissa.

Reviewed July 2021

Melissa is incredibly kind and non judgmental. She is a great listener and is very skilled at looping back to things previously talked about in therapy in order to help me challenge my presently occurring automatic negative self-defeating thoughts. She remembers things I say and takes me and my challenges seriously because she knows that my struggles are real to me. I feel like she believes in me and does everything she can to help me believe in myself.

Reviewed July 2021

She is great

Reviewed June 2021

I've been working with Melissa for only a few weeks, but I have felt more heard, understood, and appreciated by her than I have by many therapists I've had in the past. I love how relatable and understanding she is, especially toward someone who has had negative relationships with therapists in the past. So grateful I found Melissa!

Reviewed April 2021

Melissa has been a strong ally and voice during a particularly difficult year.

Reviewed February 2021

She has helped me talk though alot of things even though it has been 100% only texting messaging. That is what I asked for though. I would recommend a therapist to anyone because it is dangerous keeping everything in your head for some people. I just needed to talk it out to anyone that would listen to me tbh. Family and friends are hard to open up to about heavy situations for me and I assume for most people too.

Reviewed January 2021

Melissa is awesome she listens and pays close attention to your needs, then gives you amazing advices. She is Very knowledgeable and caring.

Reviewed November 2020

Melissa is absolutely amazing! I have been seeing her for a while now and she has helped me in so many ways!

Reviewed November 2020

She’s amazing. This has been the best thing for me!

Reviewed November 2020

Melissa is a great counselor. her methods encourage me to see things from a different perspective which helps to gain clarity about what I feel the problem is vs what is actually the problem. She is practical, witty and invites me to give actionable steps to 'unstick' myself from where I am emotionally.

Reviewed November 2020

Instant connection. She didn’t sugar coat anything with our first meeting/introduction. She lets me just go on and get everything off my chest and I don’t feel judged.

Reviewed September 2020

Melissa has been such an invaluable help during such a stressful time. I have made SO much progress in an amazing short time on handling my anxiety better, loving my relationships more, and just feeling so much more love for myself and others. Thank you Melissa for your AMAZING work and skills and listening ear! ❤

Reviewed September 2020

Melissa has been instrumental in me taking back control of my life, helping me recognize why I do the things I do (and what triggers them for me), and helps provide creative suggestions for solutions. She’s non-judgmental and I couldn’t recommend her more.

Reviewed September 2020

Melissa is been such a supportive person during this stressful time in my life. She has been able to have me open up about things I never spoken in my life. She’s been amazing and I’m grateful for her support.

Reviewed September 2020

My experience with Melissa has been nothing but positive! All of our sessions have been productive and professional.

Reviewed August 2020

Bright and insightful, Melissa brings a variety of tools and deep experience to our work together. She is a skillful counselor. Through working with Melissa, I developed strategies to overcome harmful behavior and be better. I’ll be forever grateful for my encounter with this skilled professional.

Reviewed August 2020

Melissa is a great listener and she is great at working with you to meet your goals. She is very easy to talk to and understands what you are going through. I would recommend her to anyone looking for some help overall.

Reviewed July 2020

Melissa has a great balance of focusing on practical solutions & making space to process your emotions as well. She is smart, realistic, and holds space for the shades of grey that exist in all of our lives. I love working with her!

Reviewed June 2020

Melissa is a good counselor. She's caring and very professional at her job.

Reviewed June 2020

Melissa Klemkosky is great, she really helps you find the why or where the problem is coming from and what can we do to solve it.

Reviewed April 2020

Melissa is very respectful and will listen to your needs and relfect back well so it makes you feel heard and understood.

Reviewed April 2020

Melissa is very patient and insightful. I feel very supported by her methods and find her recommendations are helpful to improve my habits. I’m excited when we meet because I know I’m working towards change and growth.

Reviewed April 2020

Melissa is AMAZING. She is so sweet and understanding and has really helped me so far.

Reviewed February 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Melissa Klemkosky offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Melissa Klemkosky 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 Klemkosky speak?

Melissa Klemkosky speaks English.

How many years of experience does Melissa Klemkosky have?

Melissa Klemkosky has 8 years of experience.

Where is Melissa Klemkosky licensed to practice?

Melissa Klemkosky is licensed to practice in Florida, District of Columbia, and Virginia.

Does Melissa Klemkosky accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Melissa Klemkosky 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 Klemkosky offer?

Melissa Klemkosky offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Melissa Klemkosky?

Melissa Klemkosky 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 Klemkosky?

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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