- Trauma-informed care
- Skill building focus
- Evidence-based methods
About Melanie
Melanie Dente is an Ohio-based counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. She supports those coping with depression, grief, anger, workplace strain, and major life changes. Clients can expect direct, skills-focused work aimed at reducing symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning.
Melanie holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and brings six years of counseling experience. She has a long history working with survivors of trauma and with people facing mood and anxiety challenges. Her approach emphasizes practical skill building so clients can respond differently to stressors and triggers.
In sessions she helps people look at thoughts that may be causing problems and tests whether those thoughts fit the facts. She also teaches emotion regulation and communication strategies to manage strong feelings and improve relationships. Clients are encouraged to identify who supports them professionally and personally as part of a broader safety plan.
Melanie asks clients to practice new skills between sessions to build confidence and independence. She describes therapy as hard work and sets active, realistic challenges to help people reach their goals. Progress is recognized along the way, with attention to small wins as well as larger changes.
Her work includes attention to trauma-related issues such as post-traumatic stress and recovery from sexual assault and abuse, as well as workplace issues, compassion fatigue, and coping after disasters. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Melanie holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and brings six years of counseling experience. She has a long history working with survivors of trauma and with people facing mood and anxiety challenges. Her approach emphasizes practical skill building so clients can respond differently to stressors and triggers.
In sessions she helps people look at thoughts that may be causing problems and tests whether those thoughts fit the facts. She also teaches emotion regulation and communication strategies to manage strong feelings and improve relationships. Clients are encouraged to identify who supports them professionally and personally as part of a broader safety plan.
Melanie asks clients to practice new skills between sessions to build confidence and independence. She describes therapy as hard work and sets active, realistic challenges to help people reach their goals. Progress is recognized along the way, with attention to small wins as well as larger changes.
Her work includes attention to trauma-related issues such as post-traumatic stress and recovery from sexual assault and abuse, as well as workplace issues, compassion fatigue, and coping after disasters. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.