- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and ACT methods
- Attachment work
About Melanie
Melanie Gerber is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, relationship strain, grief, depression, and other life changes.
Her approach is direct and person-focused. Sessions look at current problems and practical steps people can try between appointments. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help with thoughts and behaviors that feed frustration and avoidance.
Melanie also draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to clarify how early relationships affect patterns today. That can include work on abandonment, attachment wounds, codependency, and family of origin issues. She helps people notice what repeats in relationships and how to change it.
For people facing substance use, eating-related concerns, or co-occurring mood disorders, she blends behavioral tools and skills training from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when appropriate. The focus is on small, usable changes rather than theory-heavy sessions.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Clients can expect clear goals, coping skills to try between meetings, and periodic reviews of what is or is not working. Melanie aims to help people reduce anger, manage strong emotions, and make choices that improve daily functioning.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting led by them. It emphasizes values-driven action so clients can make choices that align with what matters despite strong emotions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking patterns and reduce reactivity, which can help with anger and anxiety.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current reactions. That work can clarify why certain situations trigger strong anger or avoidance and suggest new ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Melanie will work with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences and will adjust strategies as needed. The focus is on what helps someone manage emotions and improve day-to-day functioning.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Different approaches can be adapted to online work, and many people find that skill practice and short behavioral experiments translate well to remote sessions.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, relationship and family issues, grief, depression, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are practical and conversational. She combines skills-based techniques with reflective work on relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Melanie has 15 years of experience as a clinician working with adults on mood, relationship, and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify formats.
How are fees handled and how do I get started?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.