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- Stress and anxiety
- Self-esteem work
- Mood disorder support
About Melissa
LCSW Melissa Brunetti practices in New York and has 10 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also works with people concerned about autism and Asperger syndrome, isolation and loneliness, mood disorders, panic, paranoia, and self-love.
Melissa uses a strengths-based perspective that aims to identify what already works for a person and build from there. Sessions emphasize practical skills such as emotional regulation and ways to notice and reframe negative thought patterns. She aims to help people increase confidence and cope more effectively with day-to-day challenges.
Her background includes work in special education and private practice over a decade. That experience informs how she explains things and structures sessions for clarity. She tends to use short, direct explanations and concrete tools rather than long lectures.
In a typical meeting Melissa will listen first, then suggest small exercises or strategies to try between sessions. She tracks progress over time and adjusts plans when a strategy isn’t helping. Conversations often cover specific situations and what to change next.
People who contact her usually want focused help for anxiety, mood concerns, or improving self-regulation. Prospective clients should be prepared to describe recent difficulties and current routines so she can recommend practical next steps.
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How evidence-based techniques translate to remote work
Melissa describes her approach as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize strengths and skills. Cognitive-based methods focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns; this helps with anxiety, low mood, and negative self-beliefs by teaching new ways to look at stressful situations. Skills-based work concentrates on emotional regulation and behavioral strategies to manage intense feelings and panic symptoms, often through short exercises practiced between meetings.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to choose which approaches to try based on current needs, goals, and what feels most useful. Sessions start with an assessment of what’s working and what isn’t, and plans are adjusted together as progress is tracked.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit meetings into work or family schedules and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Remote work can also allow shorter check-ins, discussion without travel, and quicker follow-up on strategies learned in session.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. Additional areas include autism and Asperger syndrome, isolation, panic, paranoia, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a strengths-based perspective and practical skill-building. Sessions emphasize emotional regulation and reframing negative thoughts.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working in special education and private practice. That background shapes how she explains strategies and structures sessions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.