- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Melinda
Melinda Barth is an Ohio LPCC with seven years of experience in behavioral health. She lists stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and ADHD among her main focus areas, and also works with body image, impulsivity, obsessions and compulsions, sexuality, social anxiety and phobia, and women’s issues. Melinda often uses a friendly, collaborative tone and brings a sense of humor into sessions.
She began clinical work in 2019 and has practiced across several treatment settings. That experience shaped a practical style that emphasizes building skills people can use day to day. Clients can expect conversations that look at patterns in thinking and behavior, and then try small changes to reduce distress.
Melinda’s approach draws on Adlerian ideas and mixes in evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills. She focuses on helping older adolescents 16 and older and adults 18 and older develop self-awareness and concrete coping tools.
Sessions often include skill practice, goal-setting, and check-ins about progress. She pays attention to how personal values and relationships affect problems like anxiety, low self-esteem, and difficulties with intimacy.
Outside of clinical work she spends free time doing hot yoga, walking and running, playing guitar, and reading or watching true crime. Those interests inform a down-to-earth style that leans toward practical strategies rather than clinical jargon.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Melinda integrates Adlerian ideas with evidence-based techniques to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and social fears. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help manage intense emotions and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with clients to try techniques, notice what helps, and adjust plans based on goals and preferences. That process makes it easier to pick strategies that fit someone’s life and concerns rather than applying a single method from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. Choosing approaches and scheduling that match everyday obligations is part of the planning she offers with clients.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She lists stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and ADHD as primary areas, and also notes body image, impulsivity, obsessions and compulsions, sexuality, social anxiety and phobia, and women’s issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and conversational, with an emphasis on practical tools, skill practice, and occasional humor to ease difficult topics.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience in behavioral health, beginning clinical work in 2019 across multiple treatment settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPCC licensed in Ohio and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.