Melissa Onappeau

Melissa Onappeau is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Her tone is warm and direct, aimed at people who want practical support and clear next steps.

Melissa draws on three years of experience in community and nonprofit settings. She has worked with people living through anxiety and major transitions and has experience with clients who have experienced being unhoused. Sessions are conversational and interactive, with attention to strengths and realistic goals.

Her style is client-led and compassionate. She listens first, then helps set small, manageable steps. Conversations balance encouragement with practical problem solving so progress feels achievable.

Melissa often uses strength-based ideas to highlight what is already working. She also helps clients clarify priorities for work, life, and relationships. Goal setting is collaborative and tied to real-life changes clients want to make.

People choose her when they want kind, straightforward support for stress, workplace strain, social anxiety, or finding purpose. She frames each session around the client’s pace and needs. If someone is ready to take a first step, she offers steady guidance and practical tools to move forward.

Approaches and how online work can fit your life

Melissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a focus on practical, goal-oriented work. One common approach is strength-based work, which helps people notice their existing skills and use them to handle stress and career choices. Another frequently used idea is client-led problem solving, where the therapist helps the person set clear, realistic steps to reach goals and reduce anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular check-ins during workweeks. Online work can also let conversations focus on immediate, practical issues like job decisions, coping strategies for stress, or step-by-step plans for changes in daily routine.