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Melissa Herceg, 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.

Great news, Melissa is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

More about Melissa

  • 25 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am licensed in California with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation and confidence, career difficulties and life transitions. I have experience with Perinatal Mood Disorders and the transition to parenthood.

I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Self esteem Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Adoption and Foster Care Attachment issues Blended Family Issues Caregiver issues and stress Family Problems Hearing Impaired Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Postpartum Depression Pregnancy and childbirth Social anxiety and phobia

Treatment Approaches

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Melissa Herceg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790335636.

  • LCSW · California · 90856 · Expires August 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 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Melissa Herceg offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Melissa Herceg 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 Herceg speak?

Melissa Herceg speaks English.

How many years of experience does Melissa Herceg have?

Melissa Herceg has 25 years of experience.

Where is Melissa Herceg licensed to practice?

Melissa Herceg is licensed to practice in California.

Does Melissa Herceg accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Melissa Herceg 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 Herceg offer?

Melissa Herceg offers clients Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Melissa Herceg?

Melissa Herceg 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 Herceg?

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.