Melissa Oran

Hopeful, practical support for change

LCSW Indiana

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Melissa

Melissa Oran is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Indiana who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma, mood challenges, and difficulties with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

She brings six years of direct therapy experience and a broader background in social services to her work, offering practical support for clients facing life transitions, grief, relationship and family struggles, and challenges related to eating, parenting, career, or compassion fatigue.

Her approach blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered techniques, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person’s needs. Melissa emphasizes collaboration and an empathetic therapeutic relationship where clients can explore thoughts and emotions without judgment.

She helps people build coping skills, reframe unhelpful thinking patterns, and develop strategies for change that fit their daily lives. Clients who choose Melissa can expect a supportive clinician who prioritizes practical tools and personal strengths while addressing complex issues like bipolar symptoms, co-occurring conditions, attachment concerns, codependency, dissociation, and substance-related problems.

Her practice aims to empower individuals to take steps toward better functioning and greater well-being.

How Melissa’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be especially useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and problem-solving around daily challenges. She also incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-focused work, offering structured techniques to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. She partners with clients to explore goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in life, then adjusts techniques as needed so the approach fits the person rather than the other way around.

Online sessions are offered through several formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - which provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, practice skills between sessions, and access support from home or another convenient location.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Melissa commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, relationship and family problems, eating and parenting concerns, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue.

What therapeutic style does she use in sessions?

Her sessions combine client-centered principles with evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match treatment to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of direct therapy practice and additional experience in the broader social service field, which informs her clinical work and understanding of complex client needs.

Where is Melissa licensed and practicing?

Melissa holds an LCSW credential in Indiana with license number IN LCSW 34010247A and practices from that state.

Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available with her?

She offers multiple online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are therapy costs handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English