- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Communication skills
About Melanie
Melanie Livingston is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Pennsylvania with five years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, family conflict, and major life changes. Melanie also focuses on attachment and abandonment concerns, communication and control issues, and struggles with identity and emptiness.
She uses clear, practical conversation to help people reduce overwhelming thoughts and build coping skills. Sessions often include practical tools for handling panic, improving communication, and managing cravings or relapse risks. Melanie talks through patterns such as codependency, avoidant tendencies, and relationship commitment worries so clients can make clearer choices.
Her work draws on evidence-based approaches while keeping the conversation straightforward. Expect skill practice, honest feedback, and steps you can use between sessions. She also uses motivational techniques to support change and harm reduction when substance use is involved.
Melanie lists cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy among her approaches, alongside person-centered and reality/choice ideas that focus on decision making. She offers therapy in English and does not accept international clients at this time.
Sessions run under a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, follow the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment. If you need confirmation about session formats before you book, check the platform options first.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Melanie lists cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as a core approach. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.She also uses dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skills. DBT offers concrete practices for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships. These skills can help when someone struggles with intense mood shifts, impulsive behavior, or repeated patterns that cause problems.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to try techniques, track what helps, and adjust methods based on goals and preferences. Expect some experimentation early on to find the best fit rather than a fixed plan from the first session.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available options before you book. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a work or study schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let clients use audio-only meetings if they prefer not to be on camera or need lower bandwidth. Check the platform for current session formats and scheduling details before your first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, family conflict, and coping with major life changes.
How would she describe her way of working?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using clear conversation, feedback, and exercises you can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, grief, and relationship shifts.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Can I see a therapist in another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options on the booking platform before scheduling.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact cost varies by location and plan.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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