Melissa Reyerson-Slifer, LISW, LCSW

Therapist in California

Melissa Reyerson-Slifer is a licensed social worker offering practical, down-to-earth support for people facing anxiety, stress, depression, relationship strain, and trauma.

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License 090798, 121273 · Iowa, California Expires December 2026, February 2026
NPI 1740775568 · national registry
Experience and languages 5+ years in practice English

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About Melissa

Melissa Reyerson-Slifer is a licensed social worker offering practical, down-to-earth support for people facing anxiety, stress, depression, relationship strain, and trauma. She speaks plainly and helps clients break problems into manageable steps. Melissa aims to create a calm space where people can say what’s on their mind and begin to make changes.

With five years of direct therapy experience and additional years in mental health work, Melissa uses approaches that match each person’s needs.

Background and approach

She draws on the Gottman Method for relationship patterns, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts, and client-centered work to follow the person’s priorities. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolbox when they fit the goals. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking.

Melissa helps people reduce panic and social fear, manage obsessive thoughts, and cope with grief or major life changes. She also supports those dealing with dissociation, hoarding, phobias, and trauma-related symptoms. People can expect collaborative goal-setting and small, achievable steps between sessions.

Melissa balances listening with concrete strategies like thought records, exposure practice, and communication skills exercises drawn from her approaches. Progress is measured by what matters to each person. She practices in California and conducts sessions in English.

For those who prefer online care, she offers video, phone, live chat, and text messaging formats to fit different schedules and needs.

Credentials

LISW (Iowa): License 090798 · expires December 2026
LCSW (California): License 121273 · expires February 2026
NPI: 1740775568 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Melissa names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Melissa blends a few practical approaches so therapy works for everyday life. The Gottman Method is used to notice and change recurring relationship patterns and improve communication habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Client-centered therapy keeps the session focused on the person’s priorities by emphasizing listening, validation, and collaboration. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Melissa will talk with each person about their goals and try different methods to see what fits. The process is collaborative and adjustments are made based on how helpful methods feel over time. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face discussion and demonstrations of skills. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are options for shorter check-ins, coaching-style support, or when typing feels more comfortable. These choices give flexibility for scheduling, quieter surroundings, or quick follow-ups between sessions.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Melissa commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is Melissa’s approach in sessions?

Sessions blend client-centered listening with practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method ideas for relationship interaction, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to set achievable goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Melissa has five years of direct therapy experience and additional years working in the mental health field before providing clinical therapy.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and practices in California.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for therapy sessions?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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