- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Mary
Dr. Mary Ann Meli is a Florida psychologist (FL Psychologist PY4501) with 35 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges in coping with life changes. She also supports those struggling with addictions, sleep problems, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and ADHD.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions are conversational and aimed at identifying what is most pressing for the client. She uses practical techniques drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness exercises to address symptoms and daily patterns.
Dr. Meli emphasizes clear goals and collaborative planning. She helps people set attainable steps, practice new ways of responding to stress, and develop routines that support better sleep and mood. When appropriate, she introduces cognitive-behavioral tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and small mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity.
With decades of experience, she adapts her style to suit different temperaments. Some people prefer a gentle, reflective pace; others focus on concrete behavior change. In either case, Dr. Meli keeps sessions focused on what the client wants to change and what can be tried between meetings.
Her work also covers longer-term life transitions and medical or caregiving stress. People in midlife, those facing serious health concerns, or those caring for others will find practical strategies for managing demands and preserving coping resources.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's perspective. In sessions this means the therapist reflects concerns back, asks clarifying questions, and follows the client's priorities to shape the work.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Online CBT sessions often include concrete exercises and homework to practice new responses to anxiety and unhelpful thoughts.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces short, practical exercises to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. These practices can be brief and repeated between sessions to support stress and sleep management.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the collaboration. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, and then suggest methods to try together. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can be adjusted as needed.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Those benefits help some people maintain momentum while trying new strategies in everyday life.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma, sleep issues, parenting concerns, and ADHD.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and goal-focused, using client-centered listening alongside practical CBT techniques and mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 35 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida psychologist, listed as FL Psychologist PY4501, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.