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Melissa Guarnaccia, 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.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Melissa. View 6 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina

Recent reviews

She is awesome!

Reviewed April 2023

Melissa is an amazing therapist! I’m so lucky to have met her.

Reviewed June 2021

More about Melissa

  • 11 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW, LISW-CP

Congratulations on taking the first step towards reaching your personal goals! I would love to help you unlock your true potential. I am a psychotherapist with eleven years of experience and training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have a relaxed, open-minded and non-judgmental counseling style, but I am also action-oriented with my clients. My experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of environments - including a hospital setting, school setting and private practice. My specialties include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and family conflict. I enjoy working with parenting issues as part of family conflict. In addition to my therapy services, I am a certified instructor in Parenting with Love & Logic, in which I provide workshops in my community.

I am originally from Charlotte, NC. I earned my BA in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and then later my Master's Degree in Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I am married and a mother to two boys, as well as a pug named Mabel . We spend a lot of our time outdoors exploring as a family. I greatly enjoy traveling and immersing myself into other cultures.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Self esteem Depression Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Licenses

Melissa Guarnaccia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467778043.

  • LCSW · North Carolina · C006618 · Expires November 2026
  • LISW-CP · South Carolina · 14816 · Expires December 2024

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.

Reviews for Melissa Guarnaccia

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

Overall rating:

5.0

6 reviews

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Clients mention: Amazing Listens Support Understanding Understands Taught me An amazing therapist

She is awesome!

Reviewed April 2023

Melissa is an amazing therapist! I’m so lucky to have met her.

Reviewed June 2021

Melissa has my sincere respect and trust. Techniques she's taught me have been instrumental in facilitating my growth. Her concern for me and her sagacity are outstanding features about therapy with Melissa, and the Betterhelp interface allows me to undergo therapy per my flexibility.

Reviewed February 2021

Melissa is an amazing counselor who has provided me so much insight and support. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with her and appreciate her so much!

Reviewed September 2020

Melissa listens and understands me in a very short period of time. She is understanding and allows me to get to an answer.

Reviewed June 2019

Melissa is awesome. I am going through a hard time and a lot on my plate. Not only does she answer emails in a decent amount of time we have also had phone call session and she just let's me talk about what I need to at that time. I like that fact that she wants to know when something changes in my life as well. I feel like she genuinely cares about my well being and the problems I am facing.

Reviewed May 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Does Melissa Guarnaccia offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Melissa Guarnaccia 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 Guarnaccia speak?

Melissa Guarnaccia speaks English.

How many years of experience does Melissa Guarnaccia have?

Melissa Guarnaccia has 11 years of experience.

Where is Melissa Guarnaccia licensed to practice?

Melissa Guarnaccia is licensed to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Does Melissa Guarnaccia accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Melissa Guarnaccia 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 Guarnaccia offer?

Melissa Guarnaccia offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

How can I communicate with Melissa Guarnaccia?

Melissa Guarnaccia 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 Guarnaccia?

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.