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- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction and harm reduction
- CBT and DBT methods
About Melanie
Melanie Livingston, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania, has five years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, family concerns, and coping with life changes. She describes her methods as helping people build self-compassion, improve communication, and develop healthier coping strategies.
Livingston uses practical techniques to address panic, isolation, low self-worth, and major life decisions like divorce or separation. She lists cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy among the approaches she uses. She also notes person-centered and motivational interviewing elements in her work.
She says she supports people through trauma, grief, family conflict, and significant transitions. Her practice includes attention to attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication problems, and control or commitment concerns. Substance use and harm reduction are also mentioned as areas of focus.
Sessions focus on concrete skill-building and clearer communication. Clients are invited to try strategies for emotion regulation and coping during real-life situations. Progress is discussed in simple terms and adjusted to practical goals.
Melanie highlights work on body image, dissociation, and disruptive mood concerns among her additional focus areas. She also notes experience with domestic violence, divorce, and drug and alcohol addiction. She offers services in English and does not accept international clients.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Melanie lists cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. She also uses dialectical behavioral therapy techniques aimed at emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication skills.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The approach can be adjusted as goals change over time.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in this biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that do not require being on camera. Discussing practical needs in the first appointment helps determine how remote sessions can work with everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, family issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, codependency, body image, and dissociation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She emphasizes building self-compassion, improving communication, and developing practical coping strategies. Sessions use skills-based work and conversational exploration.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies by location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.