Profile / United States
Melanie Bartholomew, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - Anxiety and Depression
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Melanie Bartholomew is a Florida LMHC with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and those coping with trauma or abuse.
She uses clear, practical conversation to identify what is not working and to try different responses. Melanie favors straightforward, developmentally informed methods rather than medical labels. Sessions focus on what the person is dealing with now and on skills that can be used between meetings.
Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered listening, and solution-focused techniques. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice emotion regulation skills, and set small, achievable goals. Sessions mix talking with exercises and planning for real life situations.
Melanie often frames struggles as difficulties adjusting to change or loss. She aims to help people name hard truths and then take concrete next steps. Work can include managing panic or mood swings, addressing parenting stress, sorting relationship patterns, or coping with grief and burnout.
People who choose her typically want practical, structured help rather than long, abstract exploration. The first meetings usually focus on immediate concerns and a short-term plan. From there they adjust what works and what needs more attention.
How CBT and related approaches work in online sessions
Melanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking. CBT is practical and often focuses on clear homework tasks, behavior experiments, and short-term skills for anxiety, panic, and mood issues.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person can clarify priorities and feelings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used for learning emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills when intense feelings or relationship patterns get in the way.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melanie will talk with the person about goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that can change as needs evolve.
Session formats were not specified in the original biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when appropriate, and reduce travel time. Therapists can use exercises, worksheets, and behavior plans in remote sessions so people can practice new skills between meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melanie most often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and related concerns such as sleep, anger, and self-esteem.
How does she approach therapy day to day?
She uses practical, structured conversation that focuses on current problems and skills to try between sessions. Techniques include noticing thoughts, practicing coping skills, and setting small goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in a variety of settings with a broad range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she use?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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