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Melissa Pagarigan, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Melissa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Melissa. View 40 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Nevada, Utah, and 1 more

Recent reviews

A+

Reviewed August 2024

Melissa is amazing! She listens to my concerns and helps me work through my problems with strategies that I can reuse when needed. She really cares about helping me to be a better me. :)

Reviewed March 2024

More about Melissa

  • 7 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW, LICSW

I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been a practicing clinician for 4 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including, but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, familial issues, and ADHD. I have also provided services to individuals who have experienced physical, sexual and emotional trauma.

I take a personal approach to my counseling. I believe in taking a personal approach and building a strong relationship with clients in order to assist them through the storm. I utilize a cognitive behavioral, humanistic and strengths based counseling approach. Each therapeutic approach is personalized to the clients needs.

It takes strength to get help when needed. The first step is always the most difficult. If you are ready to to take that leap, I am here to help and empower you.

I look forward to working with you.

Specialties

Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Compassion fatigue Grief Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Bipolar disorder ADHD

Licenses

Melissa Pagarigan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073818456.

  • LCSW · Nevada · 6951-C · Expires March 2025
  • LCSW · Utah · 12801750-3501 · Expires September 2026
  • LICSW · Washington · LW61310828 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Melissa Pagarigan

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

40 reviews

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A+

Reviewed August 2024

Melissa is amazing! She listens to my concerns and helps me work through my problems with strategies that I can reuse when needed. She really cares about helping me to be a better me. :)

Reviewed March 2024

Melissa is amazing at being both realistic and caring at the same time. I have never once felt like I couldn’t be honest with her, even when I was at my worst. Melissa is great at helping me keep my goals realistic, but still a good place to be.

Reviewed January 2021

Still great after all these years.

Reviewed November 2023

Love her

Reviewed February 2023

Great to have her

Reviewed January 2023

Melissa is amazing! She understands how I think and knows just what to say to help me either change my thinking for the better or realize that I am doing well with the therapy. I would highly recommend her!

Reviewed January 2023

Very helpful and thoughtful of your concerns, she listens and provides valuable information I highly recommend her!

Reviewed December 2022

Great

Reviewed September 2022

She is amazing. She has helped me so much with handling my stress and depression. She's given me so many techniques to use and I'm doing so much better because of her help!

Reviewed March 2022

wonderful at listening and giving feedback. i’m glad i was matched with Melissa!

Reviewed December 2021

She's an amazing listener and she always has great strategies and advice to help.

Reviewed December 2021

Has really helped me

Reviewed November 2021

I ended up switching to Melissa after several others, but I have now been with Melissa for a year or two now. Melissa has helped with a variety of on going problems and new issues that have arisen since I have known her and since the pandemic has started. I highly recommend her for anyone who is genuinely struggling. She's patient without being matronizing, and is one of only two therapists who actually have bothered to check in with me when I haven't sent a message in days or even weeks, like she actually cares about beyond just her job.

Reviewed November 2021

Melissa is amazing. She listens to my concerns and takes the time to help me through them so that I can grow. She really cares and wants to give me the strategies to improve my life and mindset.

Reviewed August 2021

Melissa is a great counselor who makes it easy to share. Its great that she encourages me to message her between our sessions and thoughtfully responds. We're still working through goals and strategies, but I'm excited for what's to come(:

Reviewed July 2021

She's helping me connect with the healthiest version of myself.

Reviewed July 2021

Melissa is very timely in her responses. I am still new to this program, but I know that I fully trust her and she is here to listen and help me through whatever I am dealing with. She is a true professional

Reviewed June 2021

My experience with Melissa has been nothing short of wonderful. totally present and professional. She helped me navigate through the hardest emotional pain in my life.

Reviewed April 2021

She is intuitive and supportive in a job judgement way!

Reviewed March 2021

Melissa has been absolutely amazing. She has always been very attentive and has successfully addresses all of my concerns and made any goals very clear. I can’t recommend her enough!

Reviewed February 2021

Melissa is not my first counselor, but she is one of the better ones that I have ever had. She's very attentive, and even when I can't pay for my counseling, she lets me set up so I can come back and work with her again, when I can pay for it. She's been incredibly helpful.

Reviewed January 2021

Melissa is a sensitive and grounded counselor. Her listening ear and kind guidance really works for me. I value our sessions and benefit from her presence.

Reviewed November 2020

I love Melissa. She is amazing and I don't know what I was doing without her.

Reviewed November 2020

She is awesome!

Reviewed November 2020

She is clear and direct and I feel like she really listens and understands the things I need help with

Reviewed August 2020

Sometimes she just remembers what we were talking about last session, and checks in with me to see if I’m okay. It’s above and beyond... I mean, I’m having a hard time thinking of anyone else I knows who’s done that. She always answers right away, and even with the disconnect of talking on the phone, it always feels like she’s listening. Thank you :)

Reviewed July 2020

Although I haven’t been talking with Melissa very long, she’s helped target some really serious issues I need to handle almost immediately. It’s great having someone to talk to and having the option of video chatting (which I haven’t done but hope to do so in the near future). I’m very happy with BetterHelp so far!

Reviewed May 2020

Melissa is wonderful and so understanding. She never makes me feel judged and helps me learn more about my struggles every session.

Reviewed May 2020

I feel so lucky to have gotten matched with Melissa. I've been with many other therapists in the past and I've never had one that makes me feel as understood as Melissa. Melissa is super understanding and nonjudgmental. She gives me things to work on and I feel like it really makes a difference!

Reviewed May 2020

Melissa has been super awesome! She has been beyond helpful & very understanding! I don't feel any judgement coming from her at all & that's what makes me like her even more!! Thank you Melissa for always being there for me!

Reviewed April 2020

Melissa is great!

Reviewed March 2020

Melissa is absolutely amazing, I would suggest her to anyone that needed a counselor!! I was going through a very rough time in my life and she really helped me through it, along with checked in on me multiple times to make sure I was doing okay.

Reviewed March 2020

I've only gotten to be with Melissa a short time so far, but she's well spoken, has plenty of ideas and insight, and really seems to understand what I need. She's always been attentive, even when I wasn't able to message because I had gotten busy- she checked in on me to make sure I was okay. To make sure my mental health hadn't dropped so low, that I was able to do what I needed to do for myself, and I really appreciated her taking the time during her workday to not only realize that I had not messaged in, but took the appropriate steps to ensure my safety. One of the very few counselors that I have ever had that was willing and actually did this for me. So, if you're looking for someone who isn't just going to do the super smiley, "how does that make you feel" cliche and actually gives half a crud, then check her out. Hopefully you two click and can work on therapy together.

Reviewed January 2020

Melissa is so wonderful to chat with. I'm so glad to have been paired with her. She's helped me, while I was at a crossroads, to keep in mind what is most important to me; Guiding me back to my own self.

Reviewed December 2019

She is a great counselor and in the short time that I have been doing therapy with her I feel myself getting better

Reviewed December 2019

I’ve been through a lot and it’s nice to connect with someone. I feel very comfortable with Melissa. Her feedback is exactly what I need to hear. Very positive, motivates, listens and then helps. It’s very helpful talking to someone that listens and understands where I’m coming from. She’s amazing. I’m Very grateful. I can’t wait to continue working with her. I feel change.

Reviewed November 2019

She respects my time and she asks good questions. I feel like she helps me to take accountability for my actions.

Reviewed November 2019

I am lucky to have been matched with Melissa and can’t say enough good things.

Reviewed November 2019

In a short time, Melissa has helped a lot.

Reviewed November 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Melissa Pagarigan offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Melissa Pagarigan works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Melissa Pagarigan speak?

Melissa Pagarigan speaks English.

How many years of experience does Melissa Pagarigan have?

Melissa Pagarigan has 7 years of experience.

Where is Melissa Pagarigan licensed to practice?

Melissa Pagarigan is licensed to practice in Nevada, Utah, and Washington.

Does Melissa Pagarigan accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Melissa Pagarigan does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Melissa Pagarigan?

Melissa Pagarigan can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Melissa Pagarigan?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.