I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor who uses several therapeutic styles including cognitive/behavioral and reality therapies. My strengths include empathy, compassion, humor, and sensitivity to any issue that is brought to the "couch." My job is to help you help you and in doing so I am along for the ride and journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth.
I work with a varied clientele covering many different issues and feel that my approach is both inviting and invigorating in terms of allowing clients the opportunity to find a healthy path that was designed especially by them for them. I have experience with many different clientele and therapeutic settings including private practice, community agency, legal system, and college counseling center.
I have worked in the prison/court systems, private practice, and college counseling center, and feel that I have the perspective that is necessary and desired for a successful therapeutic relationship. I am involved in the Veterinary Community of Central Florida as a consultant, therapist, and wife of a local veterinarian.
I have a Bachelor of Science majoring in psychology. I also have both a Masters and Specialist Degree in Education with a focus in Mental Health Counseling. All three of these degrees are from the University of Florida. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida and New Jersey.
Professional experience
25 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefDepression
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melissa Nadler. 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.
I like that she check up on me and reaches out even when I don’t. I really appreciate that. It makes me feel important and valued.
Written on Jan 25, 2026 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Today was my first therapy session with Melissa Nadler. Melissa was professional, friendly and easy to chat with. I look forward to our next session! Thank-you.
Written on Dec 08, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and anger management
Melissa is the best! She’s been my therapist for 5 years, wouldn’t trade her for the world!
Written on Nov 24, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 5 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is very professional and sometimes it feels like I'm talking with a friend that I can open up to and vent about what's going on. She gives me insight on how to cope with my emotions and situations.
Written on Oct 21, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Melissa has done a great job adapting to my life situations and finding ways that help me cope with what’s been going on. I feel more productive, happy and stable as a result.
Written on Oct 05, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life
Melissa blends listening and responsiveness in a way that makes me feel heard and understood. She has background on the problems I bring up and responds with knowledgeable and concise feedback with action items that I can apply to situations in the future. Highly recommend and appreciate our meetings
Written on May 22, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melissa is very compassionate and comes from a place of empathy and experience.
Written on Jan 29, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melissa is wonderful. She has been so helpful! She is very easy to talk to, comforting and personable. She has provided a lot of guidance in difficult situations and is there when you need her!
Written on Dec 04, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coaching
I feel understood and empowered! Thank you!
Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
I recommend Melissa Nadler my therapist. She listens, cares and helps
Written on Oct 20, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Melissa is an amazing therapist! She just gets it. She hears you and responds… doesn’t wait for the usually “how does that make you feel” comments and is always ready with some guidance! I feel safe and heard and that doesn’t happen this quickly in one’s quest to find “the right one”. Very appreciative to have found her!!
10 out of 10!
Written on Oct 19, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Working with Melissa over the past few weeks and months has been transformative. She has helped me gain deeper self-awareness and the confidence to set clear, healthy boundaries, even with my family. I now better understand the motivations behind my actions and have been able to set a new precedent for how I prioritize my well-being. I’m incredibly grateful for Melissa’s guidance! Highly recommend!
Written on Oct 04, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melissa has been my therapist for quite a while. I value her opinions and she always is there for me.
Written on Sep 30, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 5 years and 5 months
I've only been with Melissa a few weeks but I can say that her skillset and expertise have been enlightening. She listens with a kind heart, probes with questions that allow for introspection and reflection, and allows you to speak without interruption, feeling rushed, or judged.
I've grown as a human in the short time I've received her input in my life, and I recommend her as a therapist. We need more like her!
Written on Jul 05, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Melissa is great and she cares about how you feel and wants to help you do better in your life. She works with my awkward schedule to make sure I am able to speak to her each week, even if it is on her off days. She is a great therapist to have.
Written on Oct 24, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and lgbt
She has helped me so much over the past year/ 2 years. I am disappointed that I have to switch therapists because I am moving, but I do understand the rules.
Written on Apr 28, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Very personable and kind
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Miss Melissa saved my life - id recommend her to anyone - shes wonderful
Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have met with Melissa for two sessions so far, and she has been kind, professional, and easy to talk to. I am happy with my experience with her so far, and I am looking forward to doing more personal work with her.
Written on Sep 12, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is great, very responsive, and attentive, remember details
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
We haven't really had enough time to develop a relationship at this point but Melissa is responsive and prompt.
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, and adhd
Nice person. Cant say too much, she gives good advice. I am. the one mainly dumping my trauma.
Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Attentative
Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
This service is affordable and easy to use with a busy schedule.
Written on Nov 29, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, and self esteem
Melissa is a great therapist. Bery helpful in the problems that we've disscussed, and give a lot of insight on way to work on myself!
Written on Nov 09, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and trauma and abuse
Thank you Melissa for all of your help!
Written on Sep 15, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management
This was my first real therapy experience and I truly got the best help and advice I needed from Melissa Nadler. She has helped me in finding myself and I am forever grateful.
Written on Sep 02, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Excellent
Written on Mar 22, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Amazing compassionate individual that really cares for the well beings of her clients.
Written on Jan 19, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I have been very grateful for the help that Melissa Nadler has given me. she is knowledgeable and easy to talk to you and a good counselor. The system is easy to use and comprehensive I recommend her as a counselor to anyone looking to take easy steps towards self help and professional counseling.
Written on Sep 28, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Super sweet and honest human!
Written on Sep 09, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 6 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Melissa is a caring, knowledgable therapist. She is the best therapist I have ever worked with. She listens and helps process everything I am going through. I value her opinion and enjoy working with her.
Written on Aug 02, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I’m new to counseling online, but it’s obvious that Melissa cares about her clients and is knowledgeable in her field.
Written on Jul 20, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
Melissa has been great so far. Just being able to voice concerns has been a huge help to me. She has offered real advice to my issues. I feel comfortable talking about uncomfortable issues with Melissa. She is non judgmental and patient.
Written on Jun 11, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
I love chatting to her and get the honest feedback we all deserve. She listens and understands. Judgement free zone. She rocks!
Written on May 25, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Melissa is great! Always tried to be available, takes the time to understand you well and is a very nice person that I feel very comfortable talking with!
Written on Nov 06, 2018 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Melissa has been very helpful! I feel she understands and supports me in a variety of ways. Working with her has been an important part of my self-care.
Written on May 17, 2018 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months
I have found Melissa to be both empathetic and sincere. She is able to read between the lines of my written communication and support me as needed.
Written on Oct 20, 2017 after therapy with Melissa for 10 months
She is understanding and very supportive. I'm lucky to have her as my go-to person.
Written on Aug 20, 2017 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career
I have been completely helped by Melissa and I can see the progress I have achieved from the time I first started consulting with her up to now with out a doubt. Thanks Melissa!
Written on Aug 03, 2017 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, intimacy-related, and career
Melissa Nadler is the counselor I've always needed. She's personable, prompt, and very intuitive. Each time I get a message from Melissa I end up crying a bit, either because the question she asks are touching and helps me see a part of myself that we can work on, or out of gratitude, as she will send messages when she hasn't heard from you to make sure you're okay. I'm very grateful to have Melissa as a counselor and I have recommended BetterHelp to several people based on my experiences with her.
Written on Jun 27, 2017 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, and self esteem
Melissa communicates clearly and directly and is able to form relationships that are meaningful. I appreciate Melissa's honest approach to therapy and meeting clients where they're at in their therapeutic process. Melissa provides a safe space to comfortably share thoughts and asks relevant, challenging questions.
Written on Mar 07, 2017 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related
Melissa has been intuitive and empathetic. Great to work with.
Written on Dec 23, 2016 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks
Melissa is doing a great job for me. I highly recommend her. She is straight forward and has a great personality. If you have a chance to speak with her, I wouldn't pass it up.
Written on Nov 19, 2016 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, and self esteem
Talking with Dr. Nadler has been very beneficial for me. This is the first time I've sought out therapy and feel very lucky to have found her.
Written on Nov 15, 2016 after therapy with Melissa for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship, and grief
Attentive and kind. Melissa offers a great sounding board for feelings and concerns. Although I didn't enjoy this medium I did appreciate her compassionate care.
Written on Oct 19, 2016 after therapy with Melissa for 2 days on issues concerning depression, and bipolar
Very happy with Melissa's support.
Written on Jul 07, 2016 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, career, and depression
Very professional, gets to the point.
Written on Sep 14, 2015 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks
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