Therapist profile
Melissa DiSilvestro, LISW-CP
LISW-CP in South Carolina - Family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Melissa
Melissa DiSilvestro is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina with 12 years of professional experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, life changes, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, and workplace or caregiver stress.
She has worked in hospitals, schools, and outpatient primary care settings. That range of settings means she has seen problems show up in everyday life, not just on paper. Her approach is practical and goal-focused. Sessions look at current problems and small steps that can change daily routines and feelings.
Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She works with clients to try different strategies and notice what helps. She also offers coaching-style conversations when people want concrete tools for parenting, workplace issues, or caregiver strain.
She treats concerns related to adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, postpartum and pregnancy-related issues, hospice and end-of-life matters, and women’s issues alongside general mental health topics. Melissa helps people weigh options and make plans rather than only talking about feelings.
Her style is collaborative. She helps set clear goals and builds step-by-step plans to reach them. If you want to begin, follow the site’s process to match and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How Melissa uses evidence-based approaches online
Melissa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety, low mood, or anger. CBT is practical and often focuses on small experiments a person can do between sessions to test what works.She also blends coaching-style work when clients want concrete strategies for parenting, caregiver stress, workplace issues, or coping after loss. That approach breaks challenges into manageable steps and tracks progress over time.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Melissa collaborates with each client to decide whether CBT, coaching-style strategies, or a mix feels most useful. Goals, day-to-day needs, and personal preferences guide which methods she uses and how sessions are structured.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and make it easier to keep appointments during caregiving or work demands. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework so progress continues between sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
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What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, workplace and caregiver stress, and related issues.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a practical, collaborative style and works with clients to set goals and try small behavior changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a main method she applies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in hospitals, schools, and outpatient primary care settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a South Carolina Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (SC LISW-CP) based in South Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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