Melissa Geraci, LCSW

Licensed in Arizona · 8 years in practice

Melissa Geraci is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, Arizona: LCSW-20213 · expires January 2028
NPI: 1811585318 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Melissa

Melissa Geraci is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and depression. She writes in plain terms and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Melissa works to create a calm space where someone can talk through what feels hardest right now.

She listens for what matters to each person and helps them break big problems into manageable pieces. Sessions often focus on improving communication, reducing isolation, and managing intense moods.

Background and approach

Melissa also addresses issues related to drug and alcohol addiction and recovery from sexual assault or other abuse. Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She draws on approaches that teach coping skills, emotional regulation, and ways to reframe unhelpful thoughts.

Together with each person she builds strategies that fit their life and goals. Melissa has eight years of experience as a clinician in Arizona and uses methods rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused work, among others. She tailors her approach to each person rather than using a single method for everyone.

People who come to her can expect clear goals, tools to practice between sessions, and regular check-ins on progress. Her aim is to help people feel steadier, communicate more clearly, and move forward from painful experiences.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Melissa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Drug and alcohol addiction
Isolation / loneliness
Mood disorders
Personality disorders
Sexual assault and abuse

Approaches Melissa names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Melissa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her work. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more realistic ones, which can ease anxiety and low mood. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic memories and reducing the ways past harm continues to affect daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences and then adapt strategies to fit. This is a collaborative process that may combine techniques over time to meet changing needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when video is impractical or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins and a way to stay connected between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules and make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Melissa commonly work with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression as listed specialties.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Her style is collaborative and skill-focused, using straightforward strategies to manage emotions and improve communication.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings eight years of experience as a practicing clinician in Arizona.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an AZ LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Arizona.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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