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LMHC, LCMHC

Melanie Giarratano, LMHC, LCMHC

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Melanie

Melanie Giarratano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC, LCMHC) based in New York who combines academic training and clinical experience to support people navigating stress, mood challenges, and life transitions.

Background and approach

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, foundations that inform her understanding of how stress and trauma affect behavior and emotion.

Her practice draws from several evidence-based approaches including psychodynamic ideas about development and relationships, motivational interviewing to promote change, and cognitive-behavioral tools to map connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Melanie often integrates mindfulness and person-centered support to help clients build coping skills and self-care routines.

She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and applies lessons from clinical research and psychiatric care to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Melanie brings four years of counseling experience to her work and lists ADHD among the concerns she addresses, alongside anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, bipolar symptoms, and related areas.

Her style emphasizes collaboration, practical strategies, and encouragement toward meaningful change.

Practical Approaches for Online Therapeutic Work

Melanie frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and to develop concrete coping strategies for anxiety, mood issues, and ADHD-related challenges. This method often involves collaborative tracking of thoughts and behaviors and practical exercises to build new habits.

She also employs motivational interviewing, a patient-centered technique that helps people explore their goals and ambivalence about change. This approach is useful when clients want guidance to set realistic goals and to move toward action at their own pace. Additionally, she draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices to teach emotion regulation and present-moment awareness when appropriate.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Melanie collaborates with each person to tailor methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She discusses options, adjusts techniques over time, and supports clients in identifying which strategies feel most helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from home or while traveling, all while working with licensed professionals to meet personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Melanie commonly address?
She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related mood or self-esteem difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and individualized, blending client-centered support with goal-oriented methods like motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral strategies.
What level of experience does she bring?
She has four years of professional counseling experience, including work in inpatient psychiatric settings and outpatient care.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials with licenses NY LMHC 009995 and UT LCMHC 12912533-6004 and is based in New York.
Does she speak other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How is cost handled for her sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)JealousyMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

New York, Utah

Languages

English

What Melanie can help with

Melanie Giarratano works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and depression.

Melanie has experience with adults, teenagers, children, Veterans.

How Melanie approaches therapy

Melanie's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Melanie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in New York, with 4 years of clinical experience.