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I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri with 20 years of experience. And, I have a broad range of professional interests, experience and professional expertise. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend several years in South America working with children who have medical needs. And I became involved with indigenous peoples struggles and women’s issues while there. After returning to the US, I coordinated a bilingual domestic violence program for Spanish speaking women in collaboration with the Catholic church . Among other people I have worked with are: court-referred clients, EAP professionals and people with disabilities.
I also have a strong interest in spirituality and it’s role in health and healing. I was fortunate to be able to participate as a therapist in a study measuring the benefits of religious beliefs in the treatment of trauma survivors. I was also invited to visit a Buddhist ashram in New England where I was able to learn more about meditation, nutrition and other practices. I believe that spirituality can be an integral part of a person’s healing and development and I take a holistic approach in my work.
My counseling style is friendly and compassionate. I can talk with you using a combination of text, phone and video depending upon what we decide. I feel honored to be a part of your journey.
Professional experience
25yrs in practice
Anger managementSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melanie Bannish. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Melanie listens and offers real help. She has been a great resource for everything I need.
Written on Oct 25, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 2 months on issues concerning anger management, and coping with life changes
She is amazing. I love her
Written on Oct 17, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
She’s amazing and listens very well!
Written on Oct 10, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
She’s great
Written on Oct 05, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
I didn’t realize how much it would help to talk to someone about the issues I was having. Melanie is very easy to talk to and it’s a good give and take. Me talking and her listening and then her talking and me listening. She has given me some very practical suggestions which have given me a sense of control over my own life, and increased my confidence. I never thought I would like on-line counseling but I don’t think I would go to counseling any other way now. I will be continuing with Melanie!
Written on Sep 13, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
You guys are fabulous.
Written on Sep 07, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Melanie is very kind, helpful, listens and guides the conversation in a wonderful manner. I feel very comfortable with her.
Written on Aug 01, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and ad
Melanie is very knowledgeable and offered many growth techniques during our sessions. I felt comfortable sharing and following her advice.
Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melanie is an incredible therapist! She is very kind, caring, and helpful. I appreciate her collaborative approach and her homework assignments are very helpful! She uses goals effectively to monitor progress and I feel comfortable talking to her.
Written on Jun 05, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She’s astute. Her patience and honesty have transformed my life.
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Wonderful therapist!
Written on Apr 07, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I truly appreciate Melanie and enjoy talking with her. Her sweet demeanor and sense of humor are charming, but also help me to feel very comfortable with sharing my thoughts..
Written on Mar 01, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and grief
We are still in the early stages of therapy but I think that Melanie is a great fit.
Written on Dec 21, 2023 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melanie is extremely understanding and insightful. I’d recommend her to anyone who reached out through BetterHelp.
Written on Oct 20, 2023 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very compassionate and understanding.. I struggle with trusting therapists but when I'm speaking with her I don't feel like I'm talking to a therapist as much as I feel like I'm venting to my ride or die best friend!!!
Written on Sep 24, 2023 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melanie is a thought and caring listener. She always has great recommendations. My life has greatly improved since meeting Melanie.
Written on Jun 30, 2023 after therapy with Melanie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Melanie is a great listener, with a lot of experience.
Written on Jun 13, 2023 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have had a good experience with Melanie.
Written on Jun 05, 2023 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
The greatest listening well and gives you the feed back that you need not want
Written on Mar 20, 2023 after therapy with Melanie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Melanie is very easy to talk to and listens to my concerns. She helps me establish small weekly goals that can become big wins when you are building confidence. She acknowledges those wins and provides great insight. I would highly recommend Melanie as a therapist to help you build confidence and overcome years of unhealthy self-talk.
Written on Feb 11, 2023 after therapy with Melanie for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
She has really helped me and as a trans person I feel she's very accepting and kind. I am at times hesitant to talk about my own trans related issues but with her its easy and feels like I'm talking to an old friend
Written on Feb 05, 2023 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Melanie is wonderful. I have been with her for three sessions and she is giving me training and hand outs on how to make new habits to reach my goals. Also, as I tell her my story she is able to recognize things to bring to my attention so I can think about these things differently. A new point of view. Her knowledge level and expertise was very evident to me by second week.
In addition Melanie responds very quickly to me through the Ap (often within minutes.). It is obvious she really enjoys helping others.
Written on Jan 22, 2023 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Wonderful!
Written on Jan 08, 2023 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I appreciate the way that Melanie holds space for me in each session yet gently challenges me with ‘homework’ and accountability in my growth.
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Melanie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
It has not been a month yet that I have been working with Melanie and she has truly changed my life. At first I didn’t think I could afford the program, but after working with her and thinking about how important my mental health is; I will continue with Melanie long term. Melanie is an amazing, kind, understanding therapist.
Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Great Work!
Written on Sep 12, 2022 after therapy with Melanie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Melanie has been so great so far at listening and responding to each concern and asking questions to keep me thinking and help either solve or cope with my issues
Written on Aug 19, 2022 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Exellent
Written on Jul 05, 2022 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
She is awesome! She is a very great listener and gives very insightful and helpful tools and tips.
Written on Jun 23, 2022 after therapy with Melanie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Melanie is an amazing therapist! I have noticed so much progress with her in such a short amount of time. She is always very positive and such a forward thinker. I have never had a therapist as good and productive as her!
Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Melanie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Melanie is easy going and easy to talk to. She responds between sessions if needed
Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Provides thoughtful responses to my questions. Sincerely tries to help solving the problems I bring to the table.
Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Melanie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is amazing, caring and very timely. No judgement and feels like you are talking to a friend.
Written on Feb 11, 2022 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melanie has been a wonderful help to me these past months. She has helped me identify issues, determine what I would like my future state to be, and focus on my path ahead.
Written on Feb 06, 2022 after therapy with Melanie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Melanie offers me a safe place to work through difficult experiences in life. I feel listened and understood. She guides me into working on feeling better as well as recognizing my achievements in therapy, too.
Written on Nov 27, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Melanie goes above and beyond to share resources and be as helpful as she can be. I have benefited greatly from working with Melanie and can't thank her enough for her support and advice.
Written on Oct 10, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
Melanie is excellent. She has provided me with many tools to combat my depression and anxiety. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a kind and compassionate therapist.
Written on Sep 09, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
So far in our conversations Melanie has been punctual, attentive, articulate and helpful. She has been able to reframe certain instances that have already helped me to have a better understanding of not only why I react a certain way, but how to subtly change things to mend the situation. She is great and I recommend her to anyone.
Written on Aug 09, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very good. Always listens & helps me with my problems.
Written on Aug 03, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
My counselor Is is a very understanding person and very smart at what she does And I would recommend her to anybody that needs somebody to talk to
Written on Jun 21, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She makes me feel heard and understood which is huge. I appreciate it so much.
Written on Jun 14, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Melanie is a Fabulous therapist. She makes me feel very comfortable and at ease while talking to her. She helps me get self started talking about my issues and it encourages me to work out my feelings. She makes herself available and gives me relevant topics to explore on my own. I feel like due to her help I have progressed in my therapy immensely over a short period of time.
Written on May 24, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
So are Melanie have been a very good listener and has offered me valuable tools to help me with anxiety, trauma, and over thinking. I appreciate her and would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Apr 29, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
Melanie is personable, sweet, kind and caring. She is easy to be open with and feel comfortable sharing things with her. She provides excellent help & guidence!
Written on Apr 24, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
My experience with Melanie has been thought provoking and engaging. She has helped me work through problems logically and with great interest and perception. I’ve appreciated my time with Melanie and would recommend her to anyone wanting to better themselves.
Written on Apr 21, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning coping with life changes
She's great! Friendly and very helpful.
Written on Feb 25, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
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