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Eva "Melissa" Gadd, LMSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Eva is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Eva. View 39 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan

Recent reviews

Melissa is not only the best therapist I have ever come across but a very kind human being. She meets me at my level and listens. She is very good at what she does and I couldn’t do it without her!!!!

Reviewed November 2023

She is awesome

Reviewed February 2023

More about Eva

  • 25 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMSW

Hi there, my name is Melissa and I'd love to be a support to you!

I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan over 20 years ago and have worked in a variety of settings both as a medical social worker and as a therapist. I truly enjoy the strong relationships that I have built and consider myself lucky to enjoy my work every day.

I have worked with a wide range of people experiencing a variety of struggles, including depression and anxiety, grief and loss and life changing transitions. These transitions may include from school to work, marriage or divorce, the birth of a child or an empty nest and changes in personal health or caregiving for a loved one. I utilize a variety of approaches to help you achieve your goal, tapping into your personal strengths and offering support and acceptance. I feel that working in a Person In Environment perspective can be validating and help people achieve their goals quicker. I also employ techniques such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, recognizing that what works for one person may not work for everyone.

I am excited to be a part of BetterHelp, with this platform allowing validation and support to be available to everyone, even with the hectic lifestyles many lead. I look forward to working together soon!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Compassion fatigue Aging and Geriatric Issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain illness and disability Co-morbidity Family Problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Social anxiety and phobia

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Eva "Melissa" Gadd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750561395.

  • LMSW · Michigan · 6801073587 · Expires January 2028

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Eva "Melissa" Gadd

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

39 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped The best Listens Recommend Understanding Helpful Amazing Wonderful Calm

Melissa is not only the best therapist I have ever come across but a very kind human being. She meets me at my level and listens. She is very good at what she does and I couldn’t do it without her!!!!

Reviewed November 2023

She is awesome

Reviewed February 2023

Defently feel like there is more feed back which helps me understand and express myself which helps me

Reviewed November 2022

She is very nice and has a lot of patience. She always ask the right questions. I am happy to talk to her.

Reviewed November 2022

Melissa is an amazing therapist. She has helped me tremendously. She is very patient, listens to me and very caring. I am very blessed to have her!!!

Reviewed November 2022

Wonderful woman who can help talk through anxiety and validated all of my emotions to help me grow!

Reviewed July 2022

Melissa is amazing I felt instantly comfortable with her right of bat .

Reviewed June 2022

Melissa is kind and responsive and so helpful.

Reviewed February 2022

Mellisa is extremely easy to talk to! Although it’s sometimes difficult to talk about yourself she definitely puts you at ease.

Reviewed March 2021

It's early days for my sessions with Melissa but she's very patient, understanding and has a lot of different insights and methods to suggest which can work for different types of people.

Reviewed March 2021

Melissa is amazing. She listens and is understanding.

Reviewed March 2021

Melissa has helped me in ways I cant explain. I was skeptical of therapy at first but she made everything so easy and I feel very comfortable with her. If i could give her a 100 star rating I would.

Reviewed February 2021

Melissa is the best counsellor I could ask for. She is kind and considerate and has helped me greatly.

Reviewed February 2021

A life saver!

Reviewed January 2021

Melissa's compassion and respect for my experiences is a light.

Reviewed January 2021

Melissa is my rock! I've been talking to her for the past two years and she helps me navigate dark days as well as good days. I would highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2020

Melissa is great. She’s warm and understanding and checks in. She validated how you feel and makes suggestions for how to move forward . I highly recommend

Reviewed November 2020

Melissa has been a wonderful counselor and resource for me as I have navigated a rocky patch of life over the past 6 months. She provided a healthy and much needed outlet for me to work through some difficult and momentous milestones, and helped me find the strength to address my worries and anxieties. Words cannot express how much her calm, patience and understanding have helped me, and I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a helping hand.

Reviewed November 2020

Great!

Reviewed November 2020

I always look forward to my appointments with Melissa because she gives great advice and techniques to help me with my issues. She also listens and let's me get everything out on the table that is going on in my life.

Reviewed August 2020

Melissa has helped me so much in re-structuring how my brain thinks and interprets situations such that I have a more calm and collected response. She rarely tells me what to do, more so she guides me and my mind to come to a conclusion myself and that is extremely empowering to me. Would highly recommend her to anyone struggling with negative and toxic thoughts!

Reviewed July 2020

She's very helpful!

Reviewed June 2020

Melissa has helped me in this difficult time in my life. Her kindness and words has been very important and I am grateful for her help.

Reviewed May 2020

Melissa has been super helpful at helping me break down my thought processes and trying to better internalize the things that are happening to me. She really guided me and my thoughts in the right direction and helped me notice patterns in my behavior that I could then start to work on. She is always so sweet and kind and understanding and has really broken down the barriers of my mind. As someone who self-reflects a lot, she's helped me a ton to look at myself and my thoughts in a completely new way and it's had an immensely positive impact on me! Would highly recommend her to anyone struggling with being overwhelmed by all the things that are going on in our lives!

Reviewed April 2020

I couldn’t go more than two months without this app! Tried and have to come back. I need to be able to have a neutral and understanding person to vent to. It’s so helpful that she’s so encouraging and I often feel a little bit lighter after writing in.

Reviewed December 2019

I was reluctant to begin counseling and had put off getting help for years. I wasn’t sure if counseling/therapy was right for me (I’m a pretty private person), but it has been one of the best decisions I have made. Melissa is wonderful and easy to open up to. I honestly look forward to every session. Melissa is a great listener, very understanding, relatable and very accommodating with flexibility for busy lifestyles. I highly recommend her and online counseling for anyone struggling through life’s difficult stages.

Reviewed November 2019

Things turned around for me when Betterhelp arranged for Melissa to assist and guide me through my troubled times. Melissa quickly understood what the issues were for me and very quickly worked with me to provide reference points and parameters to address these. The whole engagement in the counseling felt like a conversation with a very close friend that empathized and was there to reassure me that everything was capable of resolution. The tyranny of distance and disparate time zones-I'm in the best country on the planet, Australia-was set aside by her dedication and unwavering commitment to be there for me. From the base station to the summit, I now have a line of vision and confidence as Melissa charted and then navigated a course collaboratively with me that has put my life back on an even keel. And it's been smooth sailing since.

Reviewed July 2019

I only just started with Melissa, but she has been like a reliable friend and Her advise is unbiased. She listens and helps come up with strategies to help me navigate the complexities of my life. I appreciate the help she gives SO much.

Reviewed July 2019

I feel that Melissa has me in her thoughts even when we aren't writing. She is the best!

Reviewed July 2019

Fantastic listener and a calm coach.

Reviewed June 2019

Melissa has been an awesome counselor. From the moment I signed up with better help, she has been a new perspective in how I see things in life. I am able to take a moment and not just get so angry and actually process my thoughts.

Reviewed April 2019

Melissa takes the time to understand who you are and what your goals of therapy are. She’s very supportive and a great person to talk to. She gives honest insight and takes a lot of her time even on weekends and holidays to make sure that you feel supported and heard.

Reviewed January 2019

Melissa has been extremely supportive and accommodating to my concerns.

Reviewed December 2018

Melissa is wonderful counselor - she listens very carefully, is very considerate and always comes up with great ideas.

Reviewed December 2018

Melissa is a great counselor. She seems very knowledgeable and she gets me to thinking. I am really a believer that third time is the charm. She is my 3rd therapist and she is honestly amazing. I knew that she would be a great counselor considering as soon as I switched to her she responded almost immediately. I didn't "trust" the process after being failed the first two times. However, with Melissa, i definitely trust it and recommend her. I seriously look forward to speaking with her all the time and addressing my issues. She's honestly great!

Reviewed November 2018

Melissa is a great listener and is equipped to help many issues in many ways! She is always making herself available and providing help that is comprehensive and effective.

Reviewed November 2018

Melissa is a great help for me and my anxiety. You really have the feeling she listens to you, empathizes and finds a good therapy way for you. Couldn't have wished for a better counselor :)

Reviewed November 2018

Melissa is very helpful, and very professional at her job. She's available when I need her the most and gives great advice.

Reviewed November 2018

From the moment I first spoke to Melissa, I felt very comfortable with her. She didn’t make me feel like I was in therapy, she made me feel like I was just talking to a friend who really understood what my struggles were. She’s helped me a ton in a short period time and I’m very grateful to her.

Reviewed September 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Does Eva "Melissa" Gadd offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Eva "Melissa" Gadd works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Eva "Melissa" Gadd speak?

Eva "Melissa" Gadd speaks English.

How many years of experience does Eva "Melissa" Gadd have?

Eva "Melissa" Gadd has 25 years of experience.

Where is Eva "Melissa" Gadd licensed to practice?

Eva "Melissa" Gadd is licensed to practice in Michigan.

Does Eva "Melissa" Gadd accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Eva "Melissa" Gadd accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Eva "Melissa" Gadd offer?

Eva "Melissa" Gadd offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Eva "Melissa" Gadd?

Eva "Melissa" Gadd can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Eva "Melissa" Gadd?

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