Melissa Massimo, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 20 years in practice

Melissa Massimo is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 076597 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1871091512 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Melissa

Melissa Massimo is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. Melissa aims to make the first step feel manageable and respectful for anyone reaching out.

She creates an open space for people to share thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions emphasize listening and practical conversation tailored to what the person needs that week.

Background and approach

Melissa works at the person’s pace and helps them identify small changes that can make daily life feel easier. Her background includes 20 years of professional practice in New York as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker. Over that time she has supported many people through loss, relationship shifts, and recovery from harmful patterns.

That experience informs how she responds when someone is distressed or uncertain about next steps. In sessions she combines steady support with clear, straightforward problem solving. Conversations may include understanding triggers, improving communication, or building confidence after a difficult event.

Melissa also helps people plan coping steps they can use between sessions. She encourages practical goals and checks progress together so plans can be adjusted. The focus is on realistic steps toward feeling more in control and more connected to daily life.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Evidence-based approaches and online options

Melissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and real-life changes. One common approach is skills-based work that helps people learn practical ways to manage cravings, reduce anxiety, or respond differently in tense relationships. Another approach centers on trauma-informed care, which helps people make sense of painful events and reduce their day-to-day impact.

Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That collaboration guides which techniques are tried and how they are adapted over time to match what works best.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and detailed work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check-in is needed. Live chat and text let people send brief updates, share questions between visits, or take shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and fit it into daily life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Melissa commonly address?

She helps people with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and struggles with self-esteem.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are conversational and practical. Melissa listens, reflects, and works with each person to set usable steps between appointments.

How much experience does she have?

Melissa brings 20 years of professional experience supporting people through recovery, grief, and major life changes.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed in New York as an LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker, and practices from that region.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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