LPCC
Melinda Barth, LPCC
- Experience7 years
- LocationOhio
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Melinda
Melinda Barth brings a warm, collaborative style rooted in Adlerian theory and practical, evidence-based techniques. She emphasizes building on each client's strengths and perspectives to create tools that can be used in everyday life.
Background and approach
Melinda's work is described as approachable and often includes gentle humor to help people feel at ease while addressing concerns such as stress, anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, and LGBT-related concerns.
With seven years of experience in behavioral health across diverse treatment settings, Melinda blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to tailor care to an individual's needs. She commonly supports older adolescents and young adults and welcomes most adults 18 and older.
Based in Ohio, Melinda values curiosity and self-awareness and focuses on practical strategies for body image, impulsivity, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, sexuality, social anxiety, and women's issues.
Evidence-Informed Techniques Delivered Online
Melinda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills in her practice. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety or stress, while DBT skills teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for navigating intense emotions and relationship challenges.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support clients who are exploring change and need help strengthening motivation and commitment. Each approach is practical and skills-focused, making them well suited to concerns such as impulsivity, obsessive-compulsive patterns, body image, and intimacy-related issues. Determining the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process; the therapist will work together with the client to tailor methods based on goals, preferences, and what proves most helpful in sessions.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit care into a busy life. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from their own locations and use the communication style that best supports ongoing progress and practical skill building.
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Experience
7+ years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English