Therapist profile
Eva "Melissa" Gadd, LMSW
LMSW - adult-focused family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting strain
- Cognitive behavioral tools
About Eva
Eva "Melissa" Gadd is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) based in Michigan with 25 years of practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions. She also addresses addiction, sleep problems, anger, compassion fatigue, and mood-related challenges.
Melissa draws on straightforward therapeutic methods rather than jargon. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that feed distress and Motivational Interviewing to help people connect actions to goals.
Her use of a Person in Environment perspective means she looks at how roles, relationships, work, and health affect daily life. That makes problem-solving about real situations rather than only internal feelings. She also uses Emotionally-Focused and Client-Centered ideas to pay attention to feelings and what matters most to the person in front of her.
Melissa has worked in medical social work and outpatient therapy settings. That experience informs how she supports people coping with medical change, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and aging-related concerns. She is familiar with transitions such as becoming a parent, divorce, and adjusting to an empty nest.
Conversations are practical and paced to fit a busy life. People can expect to talk about current problems, try specific strategies, and revisit what is or isn’t helping. Her approach is collaborative and adjusts to each person’s goals and circumstances.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people clarify their priorities and feel understood while they work through practical problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and naming strong emotions and the interaction patterns they create in relationships, which can help people handle intimacy-related concerns and family tensions.Finding the best approach is collaborative. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and check in regularly to adjust the plan if needed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. They also let people work on homework and practice skills between meetings in the setting where problems actually occur. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches so sessions feel practical and relevant to everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as sleep, anger, and addictions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using clear techniques like CBT and Motivational Interviewing alongside client-centered conversations.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience, including work as a medical social worker and as a therapist in outpatient settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) based in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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