Melissa Lehrich, LCSW
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and family help
- Grief and loss support
About Melissa Lehrich
She recognizes that reaching out for help requires courage and offers steady support throughout the therapeutic process. Melissa focuses on helping clients build practical coping skills, improve communication, and navigate difficult emotions so they can move toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life. Her practice centers on collaboration - she partners with clients to set goals, adjust strategies as needed, and honor each individual’s pace and values.
Throughout her work she strives to create an empathetic, thoughtful environment where people can process loss, repair relationships, and develop clearer paths forward. Melissa’s LCSW credential indicates specialized training in clinical social work and formal licensure to provide mental health services in California.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melissa Lehrich have?
Melissa Lehrich has 25 years of experience.
Is Melissa Lehrich a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 22783.
In which languages does Melissa Lehrich provide therapy?
Melissa Lehrich provides therapy in English.
Where is Melissa Lehrich located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Melissa Lehrich as my therapist?
You can work with Melissa Lehrich through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melissa Lehrich work with international clients?
Yes, Melissa Lehrich works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melissa Lehrich cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Melissa Lehrich uses evidence-informed approaches to address symptoms and life challenges in an online format. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build practical coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, supports processing of traumatic memories and the distress they cause, often reducing the emotional charge tied to past events.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Melissa works collaboratively with each person to select and adjust methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. This process is flexible and tailored rather than fixed.
Offering therapy online through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging increases accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit care into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and work with a licensed professional from different locations when that fits the client’s circumstances.