- ACT strategies
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Melynda
Melynda Farnham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 13 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, and life changes. She also addresses ADHD, autism, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and parenting challenges, and related issues.
Melynda uses straightforward conversation to help people notice what matters to them. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking rather than labels. She draws on methods like acceptance and commitment work, mindfulness, and strategies from dialectical behavior approaches to reduce reactivity and build coping skills.
Her style is collaborative and goal oriented. She helps people identify small, manageable steps they can try between sessions. That might include brief mindfulness practices, values-based choices, or concrete behavior experiments to see what changes a person can make at work or at home.
She has worked in a range of settings over her career and brings that experience to common life stressors. People contact her when anger feels out of hand, when anxiety limits daily functioning, or when major changes leave them unsure what to do next.
Her sessions aim to develop clearer ways of responding to strong feelings and stressful situations. Practical tools, short skill-building exercises, and honest conversation are central to her approach. Clients leave with specific steps to try between appointments.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the expectations for Florida LCSWs. To begin, clients use the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small actions consistent with those values. It often uses short exercises and practical experiments to reduce the hold of difficult emotions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Skills practice, grounding techniques, and step-by-step problem solving are common elements that translate well to remote work. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus; these are easy to practice between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try a few techniques, and adjust based on what helps. Treatment is collaborative, with the client helping decide which methods to keep using.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in their usual surroundings. Telephone options may require less bandwidth and can be helpful for a quick meeting, while video allows for face-to-face interaction and guided exercises. The practical aim is to find a way of meeting that fits daily life and supports steady skill practice.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, ADHD, autism, trauma, relationship and parenting struggles, and related concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches including acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness, and dialectical behavior techniques to reduce reactivity and build coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working in a variety of settings with adults facing mental health and life-stress issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices within that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first appointment through the site.