- Emotion-focused work
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Eva
Eva "Melissa" Gadd is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 25 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, parenting strain, sleep problems, and major life changes. She also supports those dealing with chronic illness, caregiving burdens, body image, and mood-related challenges.
Melissa trained in social work at the University of Michigan and has worked across medical and therapeutic settings. Her background includes medical social work and long-term counseling roles. She draws on that variety to meet practical needs and day-to-day pressures.
Her practice blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with client-centered listening. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing when they fit the person's goals. Sessions focus on naming emotions, spotting unhelpful patterns, and trying small changes that can make daily life easier.
Melissa leans on a Person-In-Environment view, which looks at how relationships, work, health, and caregiving affect mental health. That perspective helps connect current struggles to their real-world causes and resources. She aims to tap into each person's strengths while working through setbacks.
People who choose her often want a straightforward approach. Conversations are practical and paced so someone juggling work, family, or medical care can use what they learn between sessions. She offers services in English and accepts international clients.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and naming emotions that keep people stuck. It is often used when patterns in relationships or repeated emotional reactions are part of the problem. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and responding to each person's perspective, helping them feel heard while they clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Melissa will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and situation. That choice can change as issues shift or as someone learns what helps them most.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not feasible. They also let people continue care while living in different places, and the therapist will discuss pacing and session length to match practical needs.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleep problems, parenting strain, and life transitions among other concerns.
What therapeutic approach does she use?
Her approach combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered listening, and she also uses CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing when helpful.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 25 years of experience, including work as a medical social worker and as a therapist in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW and practices from Michigan.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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