Melissa Coyle, LCSW - Therapist in New York

About Melissa

Melissa Coyle is a licensed clinical social worker who helps parents and caregivers facing stress, anxiety, parenting questions, ADHD, and trauma. She frames the work in simple, practical steps so families can make small changes that add up. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at giving families tools they can try between sessions.

She has ten years of experience supporting children, teenagers, and their families. Much of her work has focused on trauma, attention differences, anxiety and school-related challenges.

Background and approach

Melissa sees behavior and worry as responses to experience, and she looks for ways to reduce daily strain while building skills that fit a family's routine. In sessions she helps families sort priorities, improve communication, and set realistic goals. She pays attention to attachment and impulsivity, and works with parents on practical strategies for managing challenging moments.

Conversations are straightforward and geared toward useful next steps rather than complex theory. Melissa also addresses post-traumatic stress and concerns stemming from past harm. Her approach balances immediate coping skills with longer-term planning so families feel safer and more confident over time.

She views each family as resourceful and aims to strengthen what is already working. Based in New York, Melissa brings a calm, problem-solving focus to family and parenting challenges. She partners with caregivers to reduce overwhelm and help children and teens move forward.

Evidence-based approaches for families, online

Melissa uses approaches grounded in evidence that translate well to remote sessions. One common method focuses on skill-building for parents and children - teaching clear routines, communication techniques, and coping skills to manage anxiety and impulsivity. This helps with everyday challenges like school struggles and behavior at home.

She also draws on trauma-informed strategies that prioritize safety and pacing. These techniques help families address the effects of past harm while working at a pace that feels manageable for children and caregivers. Both approaches emphasize practical steps families can try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, try different techniques, and adjust plans based on what works best for your family. You and the therapist decide together which tools to keep, change, or stop.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy households. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins are possible via live chat or text-based messaging. This variety makes it easier to fit support into school schedules, workdays, and parenting demands while maintaining continuity of care.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Melissa address?

She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting questions, and ADHD, plus related issues like attachment, communication problems, impulsivity, and post-traumatic stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and straightforward, with an emphasis on improving communication and building daily skills parents can use at home.

How long has she been practicing?

Melissa has ten years of experience working with children, teenagers, and families on current and past challenges that affect daily life.

Where is Melissa licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW, New York license number 085946, and practices from New York.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Melissa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 10 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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