Melissa Anderson is a Clinical Social Worker at Willard Family Therapy who works with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. She is passionate about supporting clients navigating anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and complex emotional experiences.

Melissa earned her Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies from Utah State University and completed her Master of Social Work at Boise State University, graduating summa cum laude. Her background includes experience in crisis response, schools, juvenile systems, and outpatient mental health, giving her insight into how personal struggles and broader systems can intersect.

Melissa works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing trauma-related concerns, OCD, depression, and life transitions. She also supports couples and families navigating communication challenges, parenting stress, infidelity, and relational strain. Melissa provides inclusive, respectful care for LGBTQ+ individuals and families exploring identity, sexuality, and belonging.

Her trauma-informed, integrative approach may include CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS-informed work, mindfulness, play and art therapy techniques, narrative therapy, solution-focused strategies, and Gottman-informed methods for couples. Melissa believes therapy should feel collaborative, steady, and tailored to each client’s pace and goals.

At Willard Family Therapy, Melissa is known for creating a calm and compassionate space where clients feel heard and supported as they work toward greater clarity, stability, and connection.