Profile / United States
Melanie Walton, LPC
Alabama
LPC in Alabama - Stress and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Skills focused work
- Practical goal setting
About Melanie
Melanie Walton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family challenges, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting strains, anger, self-esteem, life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Her style is direct and interactive. She aims to build a working connection in the first few weeks and uses clear, practical conversation to identify immediate concerns. Sessions focus on specific goals and steps rather than vague theory.
Melanie mixes methods to match what each person needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered methods, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills. Choice of approach depends on the person's situation and preferences.
In session she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns, practice different responses, and set achievable tasks between meetings. Treatment plans list concrete goals and small actions that build toward those goals. Progress is tracked by how well new habits are holding up in daily life.
Her questions are practical and focused: what is the problem now, what has worked before, and what small change can be tried this week. She invites people who want structured, problem-focused work to consider a first meeting and see if this approach fits.
How her approaches fit online therapy
Melanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, focusing on short-term strategies and practical exercises that can be practiced between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to notice difficult feelings and commit to actions that reflect personal values rather than getting stuck in avoidance. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how they affect safety, trust, and emotional responses.Picking the right approach is collaborative. She works with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress is made and new issues appear.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports using digital tools for homework, tracking mood and behavior, and practicing skills between appointments, which pairs well with CBT and DBT-style exercises.
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Also works with
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy problems, eating concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is direct and interactive, blending CBT with ACT, attachment-based work, client-centered methods, and DBT skills to suit the person's needs and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience working in counseling and related clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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