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Melissa Murray, LCSW, CSW

Georgia LCSW specializing in anxiety and grief
  • Anxiety and OCD care
  • Depression and grief support
  • Career and relationship guidance

About Melissa Murray

Melissa Murray is a Georgia-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings a practical, empathetic approach to therapy. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials; LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is also certified as a clinical anxiety treatment professional, and she integrates that training into her work with adults.

Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, career challenges, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and ADHD. She provides care for individuals ages 18 and older, tailoring interventions to each person’s circumstances and goals. Sessions emphasize respectful, attentive listening and a collaborative process to address the patterns and stressors that interfere with daily life.

Melissa aims to help clients move toward more balanced functioning and a clearer sense of self. Her style centers on sensitivity, compassion, and nonjudgmental support, creating a space where people can explore difficult emotions and try new coping strategies. She recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and acknowledges that first step, supporting clients as they begin the work of change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityJealousyObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Narrative Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Melissa Murray have?

Melissa Murray has 12 years of experience.

Is Melissa Murray a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials; LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: GA LCSW CSW005039.

In which languages does Melissa Murray provide therapy?

English

Where is Melissa Murray located?

Georgia

How can I work with Melissa Murray as my therapist?

Clients can work with Melissa Murray through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Melissa Murray work with international clients?

Melissa Murray does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Melissa Murray 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy with Melissa Murray



Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and emotional response. In practice this approach helps clients understand attachment styles, improve communication, and build more secure, satisfying relationships.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s own goals and experience, offering empathic listening and support so clients can discover their strengths and chart meaningful change. This approach is useful for those facing life transitions, low self-esteem, or relationship difficulties.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety, depression, OCD symptoms, and other concerns. CBT provides concrete skills for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Melissa Murray works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. For many clients this accessibility supports consistent engagement, smoother follow-through on treatment goals, and more timely support between sessions.

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