- Years in practice
- 4
- Credentials
- LMHC, LCMHC
- Licensed in
- New York, Utah
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Melanie
Melanie Giarratano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with four years of clinical experience. She earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the University of Delaware and a master’s degree in mental health counseling from SUNY College at Old Westbury. Melanie practices in New York and offers therapy in English to people both locally and internationally.
Her work often focuses on parenting concerns, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and mood disorders.
Background and approach
She also helps people coping with trauma, anger, ADHD, and self-esteem struggles. Melanie draws on her background in research and clinical settings to inform practical, down-to-earth care. Melanie blends several approaches to meet each person’s needs.
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She applies client-centered methods when clients want encouragement and validation as they work toward goals. Motivational interviewing is used to nudge action when someone is ready to make a change.
Her experience includes both inpatient and outpatient settings and work with people who have complex trauma histories. This background shapes how she notices fear responses, attachment dynamics, and developmental patterns that show up in daily life. Melanie emphasizes concrete skills and small, manageable steps.
Outside of work she values yoga, biking, time with friends and family, and playing with her dog. She encourages clients to build self-care into their routines and to try practical strategies between sessions.
What Melanie works with
Everything Melanie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Melanie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Melanie lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online parenting work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and support, helping people feel heard and encouraged as they set their own goals. This approach suits parents who want a nonjudgmental space to sort feelings and find their own solutions.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches people to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, parenting stress, and learning practical coping tools that can be practiced between sessions.
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. It can help when anger, intense mood swings, or relationship tensions make daily life harder.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick strategies that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That process can include trying a few techniques and adjusting as progress is made.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief updates, working through immediate worries, or fitting support into a busy parenting schedule. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions and keep continuity of care.
Questions people ask about Melanie
What issues does Melanie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting concerns, mood disorders, trauma and related issues such as attachment problems and communication challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
She blends client-centered support with structured methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to create practical steps clients can try between sessions.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
Her training includes a bachelor’s in neuroscience and a master’s in mental health counseling, and she has four years of experience in inpatient and outpatient settings working with people who have trauma histories.
Where is the therapist based and what are her credentials?
She practices in New York and holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials, listed as NY LMHC and UT LCMHC.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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