Licensed Clinical Social Worker, New Jersey
Overview: Melissa Albano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with extensive experience providing psychotherapy and medical social work across outpatient therapy, hospital, primary care, and telehealth settings. She earned her Master of Social Work from New York University and has a strong background working with adults facing both emotional and complex real-life challenges. Her clinical experience includes anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, trauma, chronic illness, substance use, and major life transitions, as well as couples counseling and mediation. Her current practice has a particular focus on LGBTQ+ concerns, sex therapy, and relationship issues.
Melissa’s therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. She recognizes that emotional concerns are often interconnected with relationships, health, family, work, and other life circumstances. Her background in both psychotherapy and medical social work allows her to help clients address emotional concerns while also considering the real-world challenges affecting their well-being.
Melissa utilizes therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), incorporating solution-focused strategies when appropriate. Her approach helps clients identify unhelpful patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, improve coping skills, and develop practical strategies for creating change. Both CBT and DBT are specifically identified in her clinical experience and current Psychology Today profile.
Working with Melissa, clients can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where they can comfortably discuss difficult or sensitive concerns. She works collaboratively with clients to understand what is contributing to distress, develop healthier coping strategies, improve communication and relationships, and feel more confident navigating significant life challenges.
Academic Credentials / Details
Master of Social Work – New York University
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), New Jersey
Areas of Expertise
LGBTQ+ Concerns
Sex and Intimacy Concerns
Relationship and Marital Issues
Anxiety
Depression
Melissa works with adults and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, intimacy and sexual concerns, trauma, stress, and major life transitions. She has particular experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community and clients seeking a sex-positive, affirming environment in which to address relationships, identity, intimacy, and sexuality.
