- Family of origin issues
- CBT and psychodynamic
- Mindfulness practices
About Melanie
Melanie Sharp is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 21 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and issues tied to self-esteem and career. She also supports people coping with grief, parenting strains, sleep problems, ADHD, and situations tied to adoption and foster care.
Melanie uses straightforward talk therapy and evidence-based methods to help people notice and change patterns. She draws on client-centered work to focus on each person's concerns. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and mindfulness practices to build calm and attention.
Her background spans work with adults across the lifespan, including aging and caregiver stress. Melanie has experience addressing family of origin issues and communication problems that can repeat across relationships. She also works with people dealing with control issues, guilt, shame, and feelings of isolation.
Sessions tend to focus on practical steps, one small change at a time. Melanie combines exploration of past patterns with concrete strategies for day-to-day life. She uses motivational interviewing when people want help finding direction and making lasting changes.
Clients can expect a direct, respectful approach that prioritizes clear goals and measurable progress. Melanie asks questions, reflects what she hears, and suggests experiments between sessions to try new behaviors. She encourages a steady pace and checks in on how strategies are working as therapy continues.
How her approaches fit into online work
The client-centered approach emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person can set goals and priorities; it helps when someone wants a supportive space to talk through family patterns and life choices.Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and on trying out new approaches between sessions; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep issues, and addictive patterns.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with stress, anger, and sleep challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what methods fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration guides whether sessions lean more toward exploring past patterns or toward practical skills and experiments.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let people try skills between sessions in their everyday settings and bring what happens in life directly into conversation.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, career questions, grief, and parenting challenges.
Which therapy approaches does she use?
The practice draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to address patterns and daily coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working as a therapist and social worker with adults across the lifespan.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography did not specify which formats are in use.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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