- Strengths focused
- Evidence informed
- Collaborative care
About Melissa
Melissa Pagarigan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Nevada who focuses on relationship and family concerns. She helps people who are dealing with grief, trauma, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Melissa offers a calm, personal style that aims to make the first step into therapy easier for someone feeling overwhelmed.
She centers sessions on strong working relationships and practical strategies. Melissa uses cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. She also draws on humanistic ideas to honor each person's experience and a strengths-based lens to build on what already works.
Her approach is collaborative and tailored to each person's needs. Melissa listens for what matters most, then combines tools and discussion to address immediate worries and longer-term goals. Sessions often include problem-solving, skill building, and gentle reflection.
Melissa has ten years of experience in clinical settings and holds LCSW licensure in Utah and Nevada. She frames therapy as a step-by-step process and supports people who want to make practical changes in daily life. Parents and caregivers looking for help with parenting stress or family conflict will find an emphasis on usable skills and steady support.
To begin, she asks people to share what they hope to change, and then she works with them to create a clear plan. Melissa aims to empower clients so they can handle stressful moments with more confidence and clarity.
How Melissa’s approaches translate to online therapy
Melissa uses evidence-based techniques that focus on thinking patterns, personal strengths, and individual meaning. Cognitive behavioral methods help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Humanistic approaches prioritize listening and understanding each person’s experience so goals reflect what matters most to them. A strengths-based lens highlights existing skills and resources to build confidence and resilience.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Melissa will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and then suggest methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process, and adjustments can be made as goals evolve or new concerns come up.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can also use online sessions to share worksheets, practice skills between meetings, and keep progress moving forward without needing extra travel time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Nevada, Utah, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melissa commonly address?
She helps with relationship and family worries, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Melissa takes a personal, collaborative approach that mixes practical tools and reflective conversation to help people manage current problems and meet goals.
What is her background and experience?
She has ten years of experience as a clinician and has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family concerns, and attention-related challenges.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Melissa holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and is licensed in Utah and Nevada; she practices out of Nevada.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Do you offer international sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.