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Melissa Garvey Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California
Melissa Garvey , MSW, LCSW
She/Her/Hers

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Carmel, CA

Online & In-Person

Free initial consultation

Verified
Accepting new clients

About me

Break Free From Doubt: Your First Step Toward Healing

I see you hesitating at the threshold of change. Taking that first step toward therapy isn't easy, especially when uncertainty, fear, or past disappointments stand in your way.
Maybe you're wondering if therapy is really worth the time, money, or emotional energy. Perhaps you've tried before without the results you hoped for. Or maybe opening up to someone new feels impossibly vulnerable right now.
These doubts are completely normal. They're also precisely why I've designed my practice differently. No pressure. No judgment. Just a genuine conversation about where you are and what might help. With 18 years of experience, I create a warm, supportive space where genuine connection and even laughter become powerful tools in your healing journey. We move at your pace, with approaches scientifically proven to work (CBT, DBT, ACT), all tailored to your unique situation.
Even if you've struggled to commit to therapy before, I promise you'll find something different here—a partnership built on understanding what's holding you back and gently dismantling those barriers together.
Reaching out doesn't lock you into anything. It simply opens a door to possibilities. When you're ready, I'll be here. One conversation could be the beginning of everything changing a Better Self and a Better Life!

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Location

Better Self Better Better Life LCSW Inc.

120 Clock Tower Place
Suite Suite 120M
Carmel, CA 93923 US

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Office is ADA Accessible

Licensed to see clients in

Years in practice

18

Service types

  • Therapy / Counseling

Types of clients

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults (18+)
  • Older Adults (65+)
  • Individuals
  • Groups
  • Families
  • Parents & Caregivers

Languages

  • English

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