Melanie McClellan, LCSW

Melanie McClellan works with adults who may look like they are managing on the outside while feeling mentally exhausted by worry, intrusive thoughts, or persistent stress. She provides therapy for anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship struggles, and life transitions, applying proven techniques to help clients regain a sense of control and reduce overwhelm.

She specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for OCD and anxiety disorders, and also supports people facing grief, compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, workplace issues, and the challenges of midlife and identity. As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker trained in assessment and therapeutic interventions - she blends structured, evidence-based methods with practical skills tailored to each person’s needs. Patterns that feel entrenched do not have to be permanent, and with focused work clients can quiet the mental noise, build confidence, and move forward.

Melanie invites prospective clients to reach out to learn more about what treatment might look like and how these approaches could apply to their situation. She will respond within 24-48 hours.

Evidence-Based Methods Delivered Online

Melanie commonly uses Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a structured approach that helps people gradually face feared situations or intrusive thoughts while learning not to carry out compulsive responses. ERP is particularly helpful for obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety that is maintained by avoidance or ritualized behavior.

She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping skills. CBT is useful for a wide range of concerns including generalized anxiety, stress, social anxiety, and adjustment to life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melanie works collaboratively with clients to determine which techniques best match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they review progress and adjust methods as needed to find the most effective path forward.

Online therapy with Melanie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to fit consistent treatment into a busy life while maintaining connection with licensed professionals and therapists who guide each step of care.