Melinda Newman, LCPC, LPCC

Melinda Newman is a licensed counselor with LCPC and LPCC credentials, indicating state-level licensure as a professional counselor. She developed an early desire to support others and translated that calling into a career focused on helping individuals and families navigate difficult moments.

Her early work was in children’s mental health, providing in-home services to families who needed extra supports to keep young people safely at home and engaged in their communities rather than entering higher levels of care. Over the past five years she has practiced in community mental health settings, applying a range of therapeutic approaches to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality concerns, and post-traumatic stress.

Melinda meets clients where they are and partners with them to identify barriers, set personal goals, and draw on strengths to foster positive change and fuller functioning. Her approach is described by her training as compassionate, welcoming, and supportive, focused on practical strategies and collaborative planning. She seeks to help clients build coping skills and move toward the life changes they want to make. She looks forward to working with clients who are ready to take steps toward emotional well-being and stronger relationships.

Approaches Used in Online Therapy with Melinda Newman

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns by teaching skills to reframe thinking and develop coping strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindful awareness. It can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and improving day-to-day coping under pressure.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on building solutions rather than dwelling on problems. It helps clients clarify goals, recognize strengths, and take small, actionable steps toward change, which can be valuable for navigating life transitions or focusing therapy on immediate priorities.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Melinda works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and priorities evolve.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduces travel time, and provides multiple ways to engage in care that suit individual comfort and accessibility needs.