Melissa is an incredible therapist. She is great at adjust to what each individual needs each session. She checks in and responds quickly. And is incredibly helpful every time I speak with her.
Melissa McMahon, 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 2 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Illinois
Recent reviews
Melissa has been such a great listener. She enabled me to put things into perspective in a way that I wasn’t able to before our work together. Highly recommend!
More about Melissa
- 8 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I am licensed in Illinois and have nearly 10 years of work experience. I have experience working with individuals with autism, trauma and/or abuse histories, self injury, suicidal ideation, parenting difficulties, and compassion fatigue.
I approach my work with a focus on your strengths and with an understanding that you are the expert on your own life. My goal is to help you work through difficulties and process parts of your life that may challenge you in order to enhance your self discovery.
You have made it to the first step of seeking out therapy and that is something you should be proud of yourself for. I hope to be able to help you find more things in your life to be proud of and help you move towards self love and acceptance!
Specialties
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Stress
Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Grief
Eating disorders
Self esteem
Depression
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Co-morbidity
Intellectual disability
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Self-harm
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues
Licenses
Melissa McMahon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023702354.
- LCSW · Illinois · 149021584 · Expires November 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.
Reviews for Melissa McMahon
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Melissa is an incredible therapist. She is great at adjust to what each individual needs each session. She checks in and responds quickly. And is incredibly helpful every time I speak with her.
Melissa has been such a great listener. She enabled me to put things into perspective in a way that I wasn’t able to before our work together. Highly recommend!
Frequently asked questions
Does Melissa McMahon offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Melissa McMahon 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 McMahon speak?
Melissa McMahon speaks English.
How many years of experience does Melissa McMahon have?
Melissa McMahon has 8 years of experience.
Where is Melissa McMahon licensed to practice?
Melissa McMahon is licensed to practice in Illinois.
Does Melissa McMahon accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Melissa McMahon 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."
How can I communicate with Melissa McMahon?
Melissa McMahon 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 McMahon?
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.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
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.