Melissa Meengs

Melissa Meengs

Michigan LMSW helping with anxiety, trauma, and coping

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About

Melissa Meengs, LMSW, is a Michigan-licensed clinician with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Her work includes attention to specific concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and communication problems, and she draws on a range of clinical approaches to tailor each session to the presenting needs.

She aims to create an environment where thoughts and feelings can be offered without judgment and where clients can explore motivation, confidence, and patterns that affect daily functioning. Melissa integrates methods that support practical skills building alongside reflective work on life purpose, relationships, and mood regulation.

Clients can expect a collaborative process in which the therapist supports and empowers individuals as they consider steps toward change. Melissa’s practice also addresses issues such as impulsivity, isolation, panic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, sexuality, and questions around self-love and midlife transitions.
Location:
Michigan, United States
Years Experience:
20
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: MI LMSW 6801117283
  • NPI Number: 1033711965
  • License: LMSW (Michigan)

Remote sessions using evidence-informed techniques



Melissa offers online sessions that combine structured skills training with reflective work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and related behaviors; explanations and small, manageable exercises are offered to help clients notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. Mindfulness Therapy is incorporated to build present-moment awareness and to practice grounding strategies that can be used between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are introduced when emotional regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal challenges are prominent. Those skills are presented in a pragmatic way so clients can experiment with emotion regulation techniques and communication strategies in everyday life. Sessions are collaborative: Melissa works with each person to select approaches and pace the work based on their goals and comfort level.

Online communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences for connection and follow-up.

What is Melissa Meengs' experience?

She has 20 years of professional work experience and is licensed in Michigan.

What credentials and license does she hold?

Melissa is an LMSW and holds license MI LMSW 6801117283.

Which languages does she speak?

Her profile lists English as the language used in sessions.

Where is she based?

She is based in Michigan.

How can clients work with her remotely?

Clients can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does she accept clients outside the United States?

Yes. The profile indicates she is accepting international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her?

To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.