Therapist profile
Melinda Labbe, LMHC, LPC
Licensed counselor - family and relationship concerns
Continue with MelindaAbout
- Attachment based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Client centered care
About Melinda
Melinda Labbe is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience. She practices in Florida and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strains, and related challenges.
She uses clear, practical conversation to help clients sort through immediate problems. Sessions focus on real-life struggles such as parenting pressures, relationship conflict, and managing anxiety or grief. Melinda aims to reduce overwhelm so people can make clearer decisions at home and at work.
Her background blends several approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thought patterns. Attachment-based ideas guide discussions about how early connections affect current relationships. Client-centered listening shapes the pace and topics of sessions.
Melinda has also worked with people affected by sexual and physical trauma, and those coping with career changes, caregiver stress, or blended family concerns. She includes practical skills like communication strategies, emotional regulation tools, and concrete problem-solving during sessions.
Her work often looks at patterns that repeat in relationships, including abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and commitment worries. For people exploring nontraditional sexual culture, she provides nonjudgmental support for kink and BDSM topics. The focus remains on understandable steps to manage feelings and handle daily responsibilities.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape adult connections. Online sessions using this lens focus on patterns in bonding, trust, and closeness, and they help people notice how those patterns show up in current relationships and parenting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. In remote sessions this often means practicing new thinking and behavior exercises between meetings and reviewing what did and didn’t work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s pace. In video or phone conversations the therapist mirrors concerns, asks clarifying questions, and helps prioritize what feels most urgent at home. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan if something isn’t fitting. Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that scheduling sessions around work or caregiving lets therapy fit into daily life more easily. Remote sessions can make shorter check-ins simpler, reduce travel time, and let people keep therapy on a weekly or monthly rhythm without rearranging their whole day.Areas of focus
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida, Oklahoma
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of home and family issues does she help with?
She works with adults on family and parenting concerns, relationship conflict, blended family issues, and caregiving stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical CBT techniques and attachment-based discussion to focus on everyday problems and choices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 20 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and life coach with a wide range of concerns.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session formats handled?
Specific session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and first steps arranged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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