- Trauma informed
- Codependency support
- Skills based
About Melissa
Melissa Silva is a licensed mental health practitioner in Nebraska who brings 13 years of experience to her work. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship challenges. Melissa aims to build a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about difficult feelings and take steps toward change.
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help clients sort through painful experiences. That can mean learning new ways to respond to upsetting thoughts, practicing skills for mood and emotion regulation, or working to repair painful patterns in close relationships. Melissa describes therapy as a collaborative process and centers the client’s goals when planning sessions.
Clients often seek help for issues tied to self-worth, codependency, communication problems, or struggles after separation. She also supports people dealing with grief, addictions, anger, and the challenges of life transitions. For those coping with trauma, Melissa can incorporate approaches aimed at reducing the intensity of distressing memories and reactions.
Her tools include approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work. Melissa aims to match methods to each person’s needs and preferences rather than use a single approach for everyone.
If someone is ready to start, Melissa asks them to complete a brief questionnaire and schedule according to her availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and services are provided in English in Nebraska.
How therapy approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting controlled by them and then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical behavioral changes to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotions in relationships and building new ways of connecting and responding that reduce distress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Melissa will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to try ACT, CBT, EFT, or a combination, and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking to know which session formats are offered. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy week. It also allows for shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on needs, and can reduce travel time so people can use the same appointment for work breaks or after-school hours. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice to the online setting so work continues between sessions.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Nebraska, Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melissa address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and related issues like self-esteem, grief, codependency, and addiction.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Melissa creates a warm, nonjudgmental environment and works collaboratively to set goals. She blends practical skills training with reflective, client-centered conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and outpatient care.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LIMHP and LMHP credentials licensed in Nebraska and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.