- Stress and anxiety
- Career and identity
- CBT and client-centered
About Melanie
Melanie Sharp is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 21 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem and career concerns, and supports people coping with relationship problems, grief, trauma and life changes.
Melanie approaches therapy in a direct, interactive way. She uses a mix of client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions aim to set clear goals, look at patterns that get in the way, and build practical steps toward change.
Many people seek her help for sleep problems, anger, ADHD-related difficulties, and intimacy or communication issues. She also supports those handling adoption and foster care questions, caregiver stress, aging concerns, and substance-related issues. Conversations include both current struggles and how past relationships affect present choices.
Her practice focuses on respectful, nonjudgmental talk and concrete tools. That can mean learning new ways to manage anxious thoughts, practicing different responses in relationships, or mapping small career steps. Melanie tends to combine short-term problem solving with deeper reflection when it helps.
She offers sessions in English and works with adults across a wide age range. People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the online booking button. Fees vary by location and use a cancellable subscription plan.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Melanie commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and helping people name their priorities and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thought patterns and behaviors and teaches strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and handle stressful situations.She also brings motivational interviewing into conversations when people want support making changes. That approach helps clarify ambivalence and build motivation in small, manageable steps. Together you and the therapist will decide which approaches fit your goals and preferences; this is a collaborative process that can shift as needs change.
The practical benefits of doing sessions online are that therapy can fit into a work or school day, avoid travel time, and let you choose quieter surroundings that work for you. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm what is offered before booking. Melanie will work with you to schedule sessions that suit your routine and to adjust the approach based on what helps most.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, career concerns, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and related life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style mixes client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing, plus psychodynamic ideas when useful. Sessions focus on goals and practical steps.
How much experience does she have as a clinician?
She has 21 years of experience working as a social worker and therapist with adults across many concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking because no specific formats are listed in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact costs depend on your chosen plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session from the available times.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.