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Melissa Sandford, LCPC

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

Recent reviews

She is a very good and sensitive listener. She offers good advice and tools for communication. She also just let's me vent when I need that as well.

Reviewed December 2024

Melissa has been very helpful and improved my life.

Reviewed December 2024

More about Melissa

  • 5 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCPC

Welcome to therapy. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Montana and practice from a lens of support and exploration. I believe in providing a safe and empowering environment where we can work together to help you uncover your existing strengths and build new therapeutic skills for increased ease in navigating life challenges. My approach is effective. In a short amount of time clients often report experiencing important positive internal shifts and external changes.

At the start of my career I specialized in trauma and have extensive experience in helping clients with stress/anxiety, depression, anger management, coping with grief as well as setting/reaching significant life goals. I work with my clients to create an open and nonjudgmental therapeutic experience where thoughts, feelings, and needs can be shared and solutions identified.

I am available for weekly video sessions. Research shows consistency in attendance, practicing what is learned in session during day to day life and having a supportive, caring therapeutic relationship are the most effective in terms of growth and healing. I am looking forward to meeting you. ---- Melissa

*EMDR trained

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Anger management Depression Coping with life changes Addictions Relationship issues Grief Self esteem Career difficulties Compassion fatigue Abandonment Attachment issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dissociation Divorce and separation First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Melissa Sandford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861041204.

  • LCPC · Montana · BBH-LCPC-LIC-67160 · Expires December 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 Sandford

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

Overall rating:

4.5

16 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Comfortable Easy Recommend Safe Thank you Empathetic Fantastic Grateful

She is a very good and sensitive listener. She offers good advice and tools for communication. She also just let's me vent when I need that as well.

Reviewed December 2024

Melissa has been very helpful and improved my life.

Reviewed December 2024

Melissa provides a safe space with valued insight into the issue at hand. With grace she guides me though my struggles. Thank you !

Reviewed December 2024

Honest, supportive, and compassionate. I appreciate her expertise and applications!

Reviewed December 2024

I can’t say enough good things about Melissa. I look forward to our sessions every week and use the tools she has taught me daily. She has made such a positive impact on my mental health and quality of life. I have shared multiple tools with my friends and family and have seen the positive impact they have made outside of myself. Melissa makes me feel heard and seen in a way I haven’t felt before. She gives me a safe space to share my struggles. I have never felt judged and hope everyone finds their Melissa. I truly can’t recommend her enough.

Reviewed December 2024

Melissa is a very empathetic and kind soul. She really helped me find ways to overcome some big challenges in my life. New coping mechanisms and exercises to better my future with dealing with my past. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2024

A great listener and teacher! She so kind and make thing so easy to understand!

Reviewed November 2024

Melissa gave me practical and tangible strategies to help with my primary concerns. She was open to feedback and efficient so I got the most out of our session.

Reviewed November 2024

Amazing person i feel comfortable talking to

Reviewed September 2024

So far I have been very pleased with her....I'm all over the place and she always seems to know the right thing to say.

Reviewed September 2024

Melissa is fantastic! From our first session together I felt comfortable and able to speak on anything I needed to. She’s given me great techniques that I implement often

Reviewed September 2024

Melissa is an amazing therapist on all fronts. She listened with open ears and an open heart, which to me is important. She is patient, kind, and understanding of where I am in my journey. Melissa is truly a kind soul who is here to help individuals though their own issues with no judgment of any kind. Thank you Melissa!

Reviewed July 2024

Great therapist able to keep track of multiple issues and work towards a solution that is sustainable.

Reviewed June 2024

I have only had 3 session with Melissa so far but I leave her sessions feeling equipped to take on life and its trials.

Reviewed February 2024

Melissa is the best therapist I’ve ever had. She’s exactly what I was looking for. She’s incredibly respectful and a great active listener. She always gives me great, practical tools. She never makes me feel judged, and always makes me feel like I can trust her. She doesn’t talk about herself too much, but provides good relatable examples so I know I’m not alone in my human experience. The icing on this cake is knowing she has her pets in the room- I SO appreciate having bonus therapy animals in my appointment!❤️ So grateful to Better Help for this perfect match.

Reviewed January 2024

Very kind, respectful, easy to talk to

Reviewed January 2024

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Frequently asked questions

Does Melissa Sandford offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Melissa Sandford 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 Sandford speak?

Melissa Sandford speaks English.

How many years of experience does Melissa Sandford have?

Melissa Sandford has 5 years of experience.

Where is Melissa Sandford licensed to practice?

Melissa Sandford is licensed to practice in Montana.

Does Melissa Sandford accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Melissa Sandford 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 Sandford offer?

Melissa Sandford offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Melissa Sandford?

Melissa Sandford 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 Sandford?

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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