Therapist profile
Melanie Williams, LCPC
LCPC in Maryland - Relationships and Family concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- CBT focused work
- Communication problems
About Melanie
Melanie Williams is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 22 years of practice. She has a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Frostburg State University and long experience helping people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and depression.
She uses a direct, goal-driven style in sessions. Melanie often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mixes in person-centered and solution-focused ideas depending on what a person needs. Sessions tend to focus on clear, practical steps to reduce distress and improve communication and coping.
Her background includes school-based therapy, two decades in corrections, private practice work with individuals and couples, and teaching an undergraduate course on the Psychology of Adjustment. That range informs how she notices patterns around attachment, abandonment, codependency, and communication problems.
Melanie also brings interests in health and behavior change from certified work as a personal trainer and nutrition coach. She uses that experience when people want concrete habits and lifestyle changes alongside emotional work, for example around body image, eating issues, or stress management.
Sessions often address difficult transitions such as divorce and separation, blended family challenges, and problems with commitment or jealousy. She works with teens and adults and adapts the pace to what each person needs. To begin, readers are asked to use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and how online sessions work
Melanie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. She also uses person-centered techniques that prioritise listening and the client's own goals, helping clarify what a person wants to change.She pairs those with solution-focused ideas that target small, measurable steps. Those techniques are useful for improving communication, breaking cycles like avoidance or impulsivity, and managing stress during family transitions. Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. Melanie will work with the client to see which methods fit their goals and daily life and will adjust as progress is made.
The biography does not specify session formats here, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists can use online work to practice communication skills between people, review homework, and set concrete behavior experiments that fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or relationship problems does she help with?
She works with adults on relationship and family concerns including communication problems, blended family issues, divorce and separation, jealousy, and commitment struggles.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and goal-driven. She combines practical strategies with person-centered listening and solution-focused steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience in mental health settings, including school-based work, corrections, private practice, and teaching.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in Maryland.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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