Melanie Mullins , LMHC, LPC

Melanie Mullins is a licensed mental health counselor with eight years of clinical experience who creates a calm, nonjudgmental environment for clients to speak openly about their experiences. She views the therapeutic relationship as a central part of healing and listens with curiosity and respect to understand each person’s unique journey. Her training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps her and her clients examine patterns of thinking and behavior to identify practical steps that can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve daily functioning.

Melanie holds both LMHC and LPC credentials - LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - and she maintains licensure in New York and Connecticut. She has particular experience working with active duty soldiers and Veterans and brings evidence-based strategies to help people manage stress, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, addiction concerns, and a wide range of mood and behavioral issues. She aims to support, encourage, educate, and empower clients as they develop skills to increase control where it is possible and create more satisfaction in life.

Rather than offering judgment, Melanie partners with clients to identify goals and build personalized strategies. Her work focuses on practical, collaborative approaches that help people cope with life changes, improve communication, and move toward the kinds of daily routines and relationships they value.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Melanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop concrete skills for managing symptoms like anxiety and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in clarifying personal values and learning practical ways to accept difficult feelings while taking committed action toward a meaningful life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship in which therapists listen deeply and collaborate with clients to explore goals and build self-directed change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Melanie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Melanie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, reduce travel time, and fit sessions into busy routines while allowing licensed professionals to deliver structured, evidence-informed treatment.