- CBT focused work
- Motivational interviewing
- Practical coping skills
About Dean
Dean Melrose is a licensed mental health counselor with 30 years of clinical experience and holds MA LMHC and NH LCMHC credentials. He works with adults in New Hampshire on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, and anger.
He takes a straightforward, collaborative approach in sessions. He helps people identify what keeps problems going, and then practices concrete ways to change those patterns. Expect clear discussions about thoughts, behaviors, and choices rather than abstract theory.
Dean uses methods that help people break down big problems into small steps. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at how thoughts and actions interact. He also uses client-centered techniques to focus on what matters most to each person and motivational interviewing to support change when people feel stuck.
Sessions are practical and goal-focused. Dean will work with someone to set short-term goals, try small experiments between sessions, and review what helps. He also addresses issues tied to chronic pain, illness, communication problems, control issues, and career strain.
People who come for help with anger can expect to learn temper management strategies, ways to reduce rising tension, and alternatives to reactive behaving. He also supports clients dealing with intimacy-related issues, LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, and compassion fatigue.
His style is direct and collaborative. New clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session so the initial appointment can focus on practical next steps.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping the client set the agenda. It emphasizes understanding what matters to the person and supports self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about making changes by exploring their own reasons and strengths.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dean will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first, based on their goals and what has or hasn’t helped before. He checks in often and adjusts plans so the work stays practical and focused on real-life improvements.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between commitments. Different formats can help with things like reducing time away from work, avoiding camera use when preferred, or having a shorter focused session when needed.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Hampshire, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, grief, relationship and anger concerns, plus related areas such as chronic pain and career issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a direct, collaborative approach that focuses on clear discussion and practical steps rather than abstract theory.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience as a licensed mental health counselor.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds MA LMHC and NH LCMHC credentials and practices in New Hampshire.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.