Melanie Mullins, LMHC, LPC - Therapist in New York

Melanie Mullins is a licensed mental health counselor who brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice.

01About Melanie

Melanie Mullins is a licensed mental health counselor who brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice. She uses practical, down-to-earth language to help people talk through hard moments. Melanie is licensed as an LMHC in New York and as an LPC in Connecticut and draws on those years of work to guide sessions.

Her approach centers on a strong therapeutic relationship. She listens without judgment and helps people make sense of what they are feeling.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on clear steps clients can try between meetings, so progress feels tangible. Melanie often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. She also blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people accept difficult feelings while moving toward what matters to them.

Dialectical behavior strategies and motivational interviewing are added when emotion regulation or motivation are central concerns. Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and issues with sleep and eating. She also helps people facing career stress, addictions, relationship friction, parenting strain, and coping with major life changes.

Sessions are practical and collaborative. Melanie will help set goals and suggest exercises that fit daily life. Her style is warm and direct, aiming to build skills that make day-to-day life more manageable.

02Credentials

LPC (Connecticut): License 3478 · expires February 2026
LMHC (New York): License 007220 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1154782332 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

Everything Melanie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family problems
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Methods Melanie names

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04Online support

Practical approaches for online therapy

Melanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and test small behavior changes. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and patterns that keep coming back.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match personal values. ACT can be useful when people want to make meaningful changes even while feeling strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Melanie will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit their needs. Together they check what is working and adjust strategies over time.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video lets people use face-to-face interaction for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be a good option when video would be difficult or bandwidth is limited. Messaging and live chat are helpful for shorter check-ins, quick skill coaching, or flexibility during a busy week.

05Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Melanie address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues, among other concerns listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on listening, setting goals, and giving usable strategies to try between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

She has eight years of clinical experience working as a mental health counselor and draws on that experience in sessions.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the credential LMHC and the credential LPC, and is based in New York with licensure details noted for New York and Connecticut.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Melanie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as formats for ongoing work.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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