she/her
Melissa PollardLCSW
Nice to meet you
When life feels like too much—your heart races, your chest tightens, tension builds, and your mind loops the same worries—anxiety isn’t just in your head. It’s in your body, your breath, your sleep, and your ability to get through the day. If that sounds familiar, you’re not broken—and you’re definitely not alone. I help individuals struggling with anxiety build tools to calm the nervous system, restore balance, and reconnect with themselves. You deserve to feel good—not just survive, but truly thrive.
About Melissa
Location
Virtual, Illinois
Insurance Accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Cash (out of pocket)
Communication Style
Calming, Holistic, Humorous, Mindful, Open-minded
Focus areas
ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress
Experienced with
Students
Years of Experience
13+
I help individuals struggling with anxiety build tools to calm the nervous system, restore balance, and reconnect with themselves. You deserve to feel good—not just survive, but truly thrive.
License number
#149015287
Approaches
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
MSW - Social Work, Dominican University
Interests
My main interests outside of work are spending time with my daughters, running and enjoying the outdoors, and crafting.