I am a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with over 15 years of experience. I have worked with clients in a variety of settings with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues and parenting problems. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is a common-sense developmental approach. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach is eclectic and I believe most problems people suffer with come from difficulties adjusting to life's transitions and loss. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe in helping clients find their "truth" and once we are able to deal with the truth, however ugly, change is born.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and the first steps towards change are the hardest. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Blended family issues, Commitment issues, Control issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH9271
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melanie Bartholomew. 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 was great, she provided a time and a space for me to open up about my problems. She was always kind and listened to what I had to say. Anybody who gets matched up will have a joyful experience.
Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with Melanie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She’s a great therapist that helps me a lot these times in my life.
Written on May 05, 2022 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Love my chats with Melanie! She is exactly the last little bit of help I had been looking for. So happy to have been paired with her.
Written on Mar 07, 2022 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Melanie is easy to talk to, she patiently listens and then uses her professional skills to provide observations and suggestions that are both respectful and thought-provoking.
Written on Sep 20, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue