- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship struggles
- Young adult issues
About Melanie
Melanie Bartholomew is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting concerns, trauma, and the stresses that come with life changes. She also supports clients facing grief, workplace strain, ADHD, and young adult issues.
Her style is direct and practical. She treats people with respect and avoids labels that feel limiting. Melanie focuses on how difficulties arise when life transitions are hard to manage, and she concentrates on steps that help people move forward.
In sessions she uses a mix of methods to fit the problem at hand. Conversations are used to identify patterns, find realistic changes, and build skills for handling intense emotions and stress. She aims to make the work straightforward so small wins add up.
Melanie has worked in many settings over her career, which gives her experience with a wide variety of concerns. She draws from approaches like client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, and skills-based work to address mood, panic, and relationship stressors. Her practice emphasizes clear goals and practical steps.
She asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. The counselor uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
How her approaches translate to online work
Melanie draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client, helping identify personal goals and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors, teaching practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy when emotions feel overwhelming, teaching concrete skills for managing intense feelings and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Together these approaches support tackling panic, mood swings, relationship conflict, and the specific stresses of early adulthood in a skills-focused way.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made so the plan stays useful.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session choices before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a work or school day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the commute. Licensed professionals can use the time to practice coping skills, review exercises, and plan steps that fit everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting and relationship problems, plus issues common to young adults such as life transitions and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and straightforward, using conversation to set goals and build skills rather than labels or lengthy theory.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in a variety of settings with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact costs vary with location.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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