I am a licensed social worker in the state of Iowa with over 30 years of professional social work experience, including 7 years of cumulative therapeutic practice. I am committed to working collaboratively with clients to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be openly explored. Taking the first step to begin therapy takes courage, and I commend you for taking that step toward growth and healing.
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melanie Berte-Hickey. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Melanie is professional, but so down to earth. Talking to her is like talking to a loved one, except Melanie has years of therapeutic experience that reflects in her communication style.
Talking to Melanie, I feel like I am heard, understood & acknowledged. My struggles are validated and solutions and pathways forward are explored through gentle nudges from Melanie.
I am so thankful to have found her on BetterHelp as I feel like she is saving my life one session at a time. I probably saw 30 other therapists before finding Melanie and was losing faith in finding someone that I truly connected with.
Rarely do I write reviews, but Melanie evokes so much healing and progress that I feel she deserves to have a satisfied client speaking out about how wonderful she is.
Written on Nov 27, 2025 after therapy with Melanie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd