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Melynda Farnham, LCSW

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Melynda

Melynda Farnham is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and a broad range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She brings 13 years of professional experience to her practice and works to create an environment where clients can express thoughts and emotions openly and without judgment. Her background includes supporting LGBTQ concerns, parenting difficulties, grief, addictions, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder.

Her approach combines practical skill-building with reflective exploration, drawing on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. Melynda also attends to complex issues including autism and Asperger syndrome, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS concerns, multicultural and prejudice-related stresses, and trauma from sexual assault.

She encourages people to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin therapy and partners with clients to set workable goals and strategies that fit their daily lives.

Clinical Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, life transitions, and issues where motivation and meaningful action are goals.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and enhancing interpersonal effectiveness. This approach can help individuals who struggle with mood instability, strong anger, or relationship difficulties by teaching concrete tools to navigate crises and communicate more effectively.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together; the therapist collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their goals, preferences, and challenges. Treatment decisions are made jointly and refined over time so strategies fit the client’s daily life and evolving needs.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and for participating from different locations within Florida. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and select the communication style that feels most accessible and convenient.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Melynda address?
Her practice covers stress, anxiety, ADHD, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ issues, parenting struggles, grief, addictions, mood disorders, relationship and family concerns, and related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends experiential and skills-based work using approaches such as ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help clients explore values and build coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a variety of presenting problems and populations in Florida.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with the licence FL LCSW SW13622.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and preferences.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Melynda can help with

Melynda Farnham works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Melynda works with clients with stress and anxiety, ADHD, Autism, and parenting struggles.

How Melynda approaches therapy

Melynda's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Melynda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida.