Hello! I am delighted to hear from you and to learn about you! I am licensed in New York as a mental health counselor with over 7 years of experience. I am also credentialed through the state of New York as an alcohol and substance abuse counselor. I have worked with individuals of a wide range of ages including teens and young adults. I have helped individuals explore and process difficulties with depression, anxiety, phase of life difficulties, identity development, relationship difficulties and substance use disorders.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating individuals with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach is individual centered encouraging the identification of personal strengths and combines cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, existential, humanistic, object relations, and rational-emotive behavioral therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek out support a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I believe that we all have the capacity to live a fulfilled life. Sometimes, this can take longer than we would like, but well worth the effort.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder
NY LMHC 006584
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melanie Gerber. 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 empathetic and always has practical advice specific to my problems.
Written on Sep 01, 2018 after therapy with Melanie for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, and intimacy-related
She's great, attentive and understands my needs.
Written on Aug 26, 2018 after therapy with Melanie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Melanie Gerber is wonderful. She is not only knowledgeable but also warm and caring. It was easy for me to connect with her and discuss my issues.
Written on Aug 05, 2018 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Melanie asks very thoughtful questions to get me to work through what I need to and is great about responding and checking up on you if you go a few days without communicating. I would highly recommend her as a counselor to anyone struggling with maximum chaos in their life just trying to figure it all out.
Written on Jun 28, 2018 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, self esteem, and career
Melanie is a patient and understanding listener. She helps me think through my issues without making me feel judged.
Written on Jun 25, 2018 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, and self esteem
Melanie is a very kind person that does not judge and is genuinely interested in helping people to feel better and solve their problems. Thank you for this great experience!
Written on May 19, 2018 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship