Melissa DiSilvestro, LISW-CP
Practical, collaborative support for stressed parents
Book with Melissa- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LISW-CP
- Licensed in
- South Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Depression
About Melissa
Melissa DiSilvestro is a licensed independent social worker - clinical practice (LISW-CP) based in South Carolina with 12 years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and the ripple effects of major life changes. Parents looking for support around parenting, postpartum concerns, or family strain will find practical, goal-focused help.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them build plans that fit their daily routines.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that add up to change. Melissa draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She pairs structured techniques with conversations about what is realistic for each person.
Over time this approach helps people feel more in control of their reactions and choices. Her background includes work in hospitals, schools, and outpatient primary care. That variety shaped a flexible approach to common life stressors and health-related concerns.
She also has experience addressing issues tied to adoption, foster care, caregiving, and workplace stress. People seeking support for trauma, abuse, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD-related struggles, or compassion fatigue can expect a practical focus and paced problem-solving. Melissa aims to meet each person where they are and move forward at a manageable rhythm.
What Melissa works with
Everything Melissa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Melissa helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Family problems
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Melissa lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How CBT and online sessions work together
Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of acting. CBT typically breaks problems into smaller pieces and focuses on practical changes that reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melissa collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and daily life. Together they review what works and adjust the plan as needed so progress fits realistic routines. Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules and different needs. Video calls let participants use face-to-face interaction when a deeper conversation is needed. Phone sessions or audio-only calls can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for brief check-ins, skill practice, or support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical schedules without long commutes.Questions people ask about Melissa
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and related topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and pragmatic. Sessions focus on setting clear goals and taking small, concrete steps toward change.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of experience and has worked in hospitals, schools, and outpatient primary care settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the credential LISW-CP and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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