Melissa Adcock, LCSW, CSW - Therapist in Colorado

About Melissa

Melissa Adcock is a licensed clinical social worker who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family concerns, and major life changes. She also works with issues like grief, trauma, anger, self-esteem, career worries, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Melissa uses straightforward conversation to help clients name what feels hard and make practical changes.

She brings 11 years of clinical experience and a calm, down-to-earth manner to sessions. Her style is collaborative and flexible.

Background and approach

Melissa listens first, then helps people decide what to try next. She draws from Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s pace, from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking, and from Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotional coping skills. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy add short-term goal work when that fits.

Melissa earned a Master of Social Work degree and holds LCSW and CSW credentials, licensed in Colorado and Florida. She moved to Colorado after practicing in other states and has worked across a variety of settings. Those varied roles inform a practical approach to common life challenges.

Sessions focus on clear steps a person can try between meetings. Conversations aim to reduce overwhelm and build skills the client can use at home. Melissa explains tools in plain language and helps tailor them to real life.

Her practice includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Melissa conducts sessions in English and does not accept international clients.

Approaches to online family and life work

Melissa commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to address everyday problems. CBT helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead, which helps when someone needs space to understand feelings and values.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotion regulation is a priority. DBT offers concrete tools for coping with intense emotions and improving relationships, and can be taught in short, practical lessons during sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Melissa will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. If a technique doesn’t help, she adjusts the plan together with the client so work stays relevant and doable.

Online therapy offers real flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around family time, work, and appointments. They also let clients practice new skills in daily life and bring specific situations into conversation during real-time check-ins.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Melissa address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Other areas include family issues, grief, trauma, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens, helps set practical goals, and teaches skills to use between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has 11 years of clinical experience and a Master of Social Work degree. Her history includes work in multiple settings that inform a practical approach.

Which credentials and location apply?

Melissa holds LCSW and CSW credentials with CO LCSW CSW.09923913 and FL LCSW SW24016. She practices in Colorado.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Care is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility to fit different schedules.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 11 years
Licensed: Colorado, Florida
Languages: English

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