Melissa

Melissa Frey

Social Worker (Mental Health)

“If you are dealing with a relationship or chronic health issue, I welcome your call, text, or email.”

About Me

When relationship struggles or chronic health concerns weigh heavily, finding clarity can feel overwhelming. I offer a supportive space where we can gently explore these challenges. Together, we develop practical strategies for daily life, helping you understand your experience better. Clients appreciate my grounded approach, valuing the actionable steps provided. My aim is to help you navigate paths towards greater well-being.

Approach

Reach out however feels easiest, and sessions move at a steady, practical pace that balances listening with problem-solving. In my Northfield office or through secure telehealth, I offer English and Spanish sessions that are relaxed yet focused so the work fits into daily life. Together we map patterns—pain, memory shifts, anxiety, or relationship cycles—and turn them into small, doable steps, with brief between-session tools to try. This approach often helps people managing chronic illness, caregiving, or grief find clearer footing.
Contact Melissa

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Pain Management

    Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Alzheimer's / Dementia

    A progressive brain disease that causes memory loss, confusion, and decline in thinking skills, eventually affecting the ability to carry out everyday tasks.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Brain Injury

    Damage to the brain caused by external trauma or internal events (e.g., stroke), which can affect cognition, emotions, personality, and physical abilities.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Physical Disability

    A condition that limits physical functioning, mobility, or stamina, which can carry psychological impacts including adjustment, identity, and social challenges.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Social Worker (Mental Health)

    A social worker specialising in mental health, providing therapy, case management, and support for people with psychological conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Qualifications

University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration

Service Areas

Melissa A. Frey, LCSW and Associates

In-person & Online

Northfield, Illinois

United States

Northfield, United States