Melissa McCue, LCSW
I help adolescents and adults who are struggling with grief, life transitions, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm find clarity, relief, and a steadier sense of direction when life feels uncertain or too heavy to manage alone.
Many of the people I work with feel emotionally exhausted, stuck in place, or unsure how to move forward after a loss, change, or prolonged period of stress. Some are grieving the death of a loved one or carrying loss that still feels present in their daily lives. Others are navigating major life transitions, feeling disconnected from themselves, or overwhelmed by emotions that feel difficult to understand or control. Often, clients come to therapy knowing something needs to shift, even if they’re not yet sure what that looks like.
I provide telehealth therapy throughout New Jersey and offer a steady, supportive space where you can slow down, process what you’re carrying, and begin making sense of your experiences at your own pace.
My Areas of Focus
Anxiety and emotional overwhelm
Life transitions and uncertainty
Stress management and coping skills
Emotional processing and healing
Depression and low mood
Feeling stuck, disconnected or unfulfilled
Grief and Loss: Recent, complicated or long-standing
My Approach
My work is grounded in connection, compassion, and respect for each person’s individual healing process. I believe meaningful change begins with feeling understood and emotionally safe.
With over 10 years of experience supporting individuals through grief and loss, I bring a strong clinical foundation in hospice bereavement care and community mental health. I understand that grief and emotional healing are not linear, and that each person’s experience is shaped by their relationships, history, and life circumstances.
I draw from evidence-based approaches including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Strengths-based and supportive therapy
Solution-focused therapy
Grief-informed counseling approaches
Mindfulness-based practices
Together, we work to process what you’ve been carrying while also building insight, resilience, and practical tools to help you move forward with more stability and self-trust.
What It’s Like to Work with Me
Therapy with me is steady, collaborative, and paced according to your needs. I work to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are—without pressure to have the right words, the right emotions, or a clear plan for where to start.
Some sessions focus on processing grief or emotional pain that feels heavy or unresolved. Others focus on identifying patterns, building coping strategies, or helping you navigate the practical realities of life when things feel overwhelming. We move at a pace that feels safe and manageable, while gently working toward greater clarity and emotional stability.
Many clients describe therapy as a place where they can finally slow down, breathe, and begin to untangle thoughts and feelings that have felt confusing or overwhelming for a long time.
Credentials & Details
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Therapy for adolescents and adults in New Jersey
Accepted Insurance
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Amerihealth
Cigna
United/Optum
Oxford
I offer a steady and supportive space to begin making sense of your journey.
