Melody is a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Ohio. She earned her Master's in Applied Social Science from Case Western Reserve University, and her Bachelor's of Social Work from Cleveland State University.
Melody has experience working with children and adults in extreme crisis situations. Her experience includes working with homeless women and families, providing Intensive Dual Diagnosis In-Home Therapy, and running treatment groups in a residential setting for children.
In addition to assessing and treating individuals in crisis and trauma, Melody also provides education and support to parents. While utilizing approaches from cognitive behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, and solution focused therapy, she also provides education regarding symptoms and skills that can help improve daily functioning.
Melody relies on her background in social work while providing therapy, by taking a person centered approach. This is made possible by fostering a supportive and empowering environment during the course of treatment.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melody Hamilton. 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.
Melody is extremely warm and thoughtful. She’s very easy to talk to and perceptive about her clients and how they’re feeling without being intrusive or judgmental. I don’t have a great track record with mental health professionals, but she’s showing me that therapy can be comfortable too!
Written on Oct 25, 2021 after therapy with Melody for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is a very understand woman. Feel very comfortable with sharing my feelings. Always feel heard.
Written on Aug 31, 2021 after therapy with Melody for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management