Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Melanie works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC, LCMHC
- Licensed in
- New York, Utah
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Melanie
Melanie Giarratano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who brings four years of clinical work to her practice in New York. 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 blends clinical knowledge with a down-to-earth style to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, and mood concerns. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has experience with adults, teenagers, children, veterans, people who use substances, and individuals with developmental disabilities.
Background and approach
That variety has shaped her approach to crises and complex trauma. Melanie applies lessons from early research and inpatient work to understand how trauma changes stress responses. Her training included psychodynamic studies that focused on development, family context, and patterns that repeat across relationships.
She draws on that perspective when understanding a person's background and how it affects present behavior. This helps her notice recurring interaction patterns and emotional triggers. Melanie mixes approaches to fit each person’s needs.
She uses motivational interviewing to support goal-setting, client-centered techniques for encouragement, and cognitive behavioral tools to map thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She often teaches coping skills and practical exercises like thought logs for people who want hands-on tools. She emphasizes self-care and balance outside of sessions and encourages clients to find everyday practices that help them stay grounded.
Her manner is personable and nonjudgmental, and she aims to guide people through change at a pace that feels manageable.
What Melanie works with
Everything Melanie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Melanie's practice.
- 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 for change and how online sessions help
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and encouragement. The therapist follows the person's lead, offers empathy, and supports self-directed goals, which can be helpful for people who need support and motivation.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical tools like thought records and behavior experiments to reduce unhelpful thinking and shift reactions, useful for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Those skills are useful when intense emotions or relationship conflicts feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which tools and methods fit their goals and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on progress and feedback so therapy stays practical and focused on real-life changes.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is good for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, chat can support quick check-ins, and messaging lets people share between sessions. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and make it easier to keep consistent work on skills.
Questions people ask about Melanie
What concerns does Melanie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is flexible and practical. She uses motivational interviewing, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral tools to set goals and build skills.
What kind of background does Melanie have?
She holds a bachelor’s in neuroscience and a master’s in mental health counseling and has four years of clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Which credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as LMHC and LCMHC with practice based in New York and a New York LMHC and Utah LCMHC credential noted.
In which language are sessions offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different scheduling and communication needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.