- CBT focused
- Person centered
- Solution focused
About Melanie
Melanie Williams is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and teenagers on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and struggles with self‑esteem. Melanie also lists work with guilt and shame among her focus areas.
She uses a direct, goal‑driven style in sessions. Melanie primarily draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and also uses Person‑Centered and Solution‑Focused methods to shape practical steps. Sessions tend to focus on clearer thinking, manageable behavior changes, and concrete goals rather than abstract theory.
Melanie's background includes school‑based therapy, two decades in corrections, private practice, and teaching psychology courses. She has experience supporting people in detention settings and has worked with individuals across many life stages. Her training also expanded into personal fitness and nutrition later in her career, which informs how she frames health and daily routines.
In therapy she helps people name patterns such as avoidance, codependency, or communication problems and then work on specific skills to change them. Topics she commonly addresses include abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family issues, forgiveness, eating and body image struggles, jealousy, and commitment worries.
Prospective clients should note sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted. The site uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; confirm current session options when scheduling.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Melanie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, guilt, and patterns that keep people stuck by breaking them into manageable steps and practical exercises.She also draws on Person‑Centered methods that emphasize listening and reflecting what matters to the client, and Solution‑Focused techniques that prioritize concrete goals and small achievable changes. Person‑Centered work supports feeling heard, while Solution‑Focused sessions help set quick targets for things the client wants to change.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Melanie collaborates with each client to decide which methods fit best based on their concerns, goals, and preferences. That means starting with a clear plan and adjusting methods as progress or new priorities emerge.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, shorten check‑in times, or avoid travel time. It can also let people choose audio‑only or video when that better suits their needs, depending on what the therapist currently offers.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self‑esteem, and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach guilt or shame in sessions?
Her style is direct and goal driven, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Person‑Centered and Solution‑Focused techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping strategies.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 22 years of experience including school‑based therapy, work in corrections, private practice, and teaching on the psychology of adjustment.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in Maryland and works with clients in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.