Melissa is so knowledgeable and truly cares about the well being of every person she counsels. She’s so easy to talk to and connect with! During our sessions, I find myself feeling safe and care for, she directs the session to truly work on drilling down on the root issue and focuses on healing. I’m so grateful for her, You won't be disappointed in meeting with her!
Melissa Filippi, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Melissa 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 Melissa. View 24 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Illinois
Recent reviews
Melissa has been great so far. We’ve only had two sessions so far, so I don’t feel it’s been enough time to give a fully educated review. So far I am satisfied and look forward to continuing with her.
More about Melissa
- 28 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I am an experienced Social Worker with an LCSW and have worked in agencies and private practice and public schools during my career. I am also a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional which is helpful when working with people managing anxiety and mood disorders. Integrative Health is about looking at lifestyle factors and blends conventional and complementary modalities to best address symptoms.
When we work together, my goal is to help you figure out how to improve all areas of your life, but of course, address the goal that you want to work on.
You should know that I often assign think-sheets or homework between sessions which we will discuss later. This helps keep you moving toward your goals and practicing the skills learned during our sessions.
More about my training-
I was formerly an Certified Addictions Counselor (CADC) but have broadened my practice to work with clients with a variety of issues but that is also an expertise you may want to know about.
I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Southern Illinois University and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago Jane Addams School of Social Work. I continually work to grow and improve my practice by researching, finding and providing effective supports and using the most current, best-practices in the field. Using a strengths-based approach with Cognitive Behavior Theory, Person-Centered counseling approaches and the integration of other approaches, such as Solution Focused Therapy, I work with you to find more positive, effective social and coping skills, in order to see improvements in relationships
I specialize in working with those who have difficulty with self-esteem, depression, trauma, anxiety, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and making lasting changes in life.
Further, I have extensive experience working with those who have experienced trauma to help them to learn distress tolerance, emotion regulation and how to incorporate mindfulness and other coping strategies in order to manage your relationships and functioning in life in a healthier way.
My focus is on the well-being of my clients, and will work with you to set goals to improve your life functioning.
I am told that I am warm and approachable and easy to talk to.
I would I love to work with you to improve your life!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Postpartum depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Melissa Filippi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427790559.
- LCSW · Illinois · 149.023864 · Expires November 2025
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 Melissa Filippi
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Melissa is so knowledgeable and truly cares about the well being of every person she counsels. She’s so easy to talk to and connect with! During our sessions, I find myself feeling safe and care for, she directs the session to truly work on drilling down on the root issue and focuses on healing. I’m so grateful for her, You won't be disappointed in meeting with her!
Melissa has been great so far. We’ve only had two sessions so far, so I don’t feel it’s been enough time to give a fully educated review. So far I am satisfied and look forward to continuing with her.
Melissa has been great at understanding where I am in the process and meeting me there. She actively listens and responds with ways that are very helpful.
I've written a review about Melissa before, but honestly I can't even begin to express how much I love and appreciate her support and feedback. I don't think I have ever been more well-matched with a therapist in my life before, so it is very encouraging having sessions with her and being able to trust in her knowledge and expertise. Thank you so much Melissa for everything! You're a true blessing!
Just simply the BEST!!
I have had a few sessions with Melissa and she is wonderful. Super understanding, supportive and caring. I highly recommend her!
Melissa Williams is punctual, caring, and has great intuition when conversing. She is great at prompting conversation, listening, validating, and challenging. Through all of this, she is a very respectful therapist.
So far better health therapy has been better than expected
Awesome therapist and easy to talk to! highly recommend!
Melissa is such an amazing therapist! She is very skilled with her approach and has such patience with listening and giving wise valuable feedback. She is also full of resources that helps to aid you through your life journey. I would recommend her expertise as a therapist to anyone in need of an authentic wise counselor.
Melissa has been absolutely wonderful. She is a great listener, understanding, always giving relevant advice and tools that I can use in my daily life. I highly recommend her!
Melissa is a wonderful therapist that helps me meet goals, set boundaries and meets me at my need levels. Very happy with BetterHelp
Melissa is a God send! She’s been the most perfect fit for me! Very supportive, kind, and truly thoughtful. She came into my life right when I needed her and has been exactly what I needed to help me get though challenging times.
Melissa is a very wise counselor overall. She is also extremely patient and is a very good listener. She gives several angles to consider, while working with and respecting her clients ability to choose the most suitable solutions and outcomes. I highly recommend her.
Melissa is a BLESSING!!
Melissa Williams is absolutely wonderful. So supportive and helpful.
I have seen many therapists in my life and I connect with Melissa in a way I've never connected with my other therapists. She was the first counselor I got with BetterHelp. I really love the virtual connection BetterHelp provides so I can travel anywhere and still be connected with Melissa.
Melissa is exactly what I needed to build my faith and is an excellent listening ear. She is very non-judgmental, but will be frank when you need it. She is supportive, has humor, and understands and validates my feelings when thats all I need sometimes. She is well versed in therapeutic techniques and encourages me to reframe my negative thoughts with examples when I am struggling. I am so grateful that I was able to start therapy with her. She is also pretty flexible with her session flexibility (she's accommodated my preferred time of day so that I don't have to skip a week) and conducting sessions via video/audio/livechat. I would highly recommend her as a therapist and always appreciate her input during (and between) sessions.
I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Melissa! She’s so kind, compassionate, and encouraging. She’s extremely relatable and I appreciate all the support she’s given me. 10/10!!
Melissa has been extremely helpful in guiding me towards living a life with grace and ease. She is very supportive and helps me work through my feelings.
she’s very kind and understanding, seems like she knows her stuff and is very upfront with the process.
I’ve only been working with her for about 2 weeks so far. But I really enjoy her style and her support. She responds rather fast or she tells you when she has a family event. (Which I absolutely love) she doesn’t just leave you in the dark. I look forward to working with her more.
Very supportive and helpful
Melissa is a strong Christian and I am absolutely grateful that she’s my therapist. She’s knowledgeable and so very helpful.
Frequently asked questions
Does Melissa Filippi offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Melissa Filippi 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 Melissa Filippi speak?
Melissa Filippi speaks English.
How many years of experience does Melissa Filippi have?
Melissa Filippi has 28 years of experience.
Where is Melissa Filippi licensed to practice?
Melissa Filippi is licensed to practice in Illinois.
Does Melissa Filippi accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Melissa Filippi does not accept 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 Melissa Filippi offer?
Melissa Filippi offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Melissa Filippi?
Melissa Filippi 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 Melissa Filippi?
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