Melanie Gerber, LMHC

Experienced New York LMHC for life transitions

Stress and anxiety support
LGBTQ+ affirmative care
Trauma and relationship healing

About Melanie Gerber

Melanie Gerber is a licensed mental health professional practicing in New York with 15 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional and life challenges. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she offers grounded, compassionate care for individuals coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, and a wide range of mood and personality-related issues.

Her work emphasizes a holistic, client-centered stance that recognizes each person as an expert on their own life. Melanie helps clients facing social anxiety, difficult transitions, attachment and abandonment concerns, and problems that arise from family of origin dynamics. She guides people through practical coping strategies while attending to deeper patterns that affect relationships, intimacy, parenting, and self-esteem.

Melanie's practice also addresses co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, and substance use, as well as challenges like eating-related issues, domestic violence, and blended family pressures. She creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore identity, recover from past hurt, and build emotional resilience. Throughout her work she aims to empower individuals to make meaningful change and navigate life transitions with greater clarity and agency.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTAnger managementCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Melanie Gerber have?

Melanie Gerber has 15 years of clinical experience.

Is Melanie Gerber a licensed therapist?

Yes. Melanie holds the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: NY LMHC 006584.

In which languages does Melanie Gerber provide therapy?

Melanie provides therapy in English.

Where is Melanie Gerber located?

Melanie is located in New York.

How can I work with Melanie Gerber as my therapist?

You can work with Melanie Gerber through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Melanie Gerber work with international clients?

Melanie Gerber does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Melanie Gerber cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action toward what matters. This approach often supports people dealing with anxiety, stress, and life transitions by encouraging flexible responses rather than avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. It can be especially useful for those struggling with attachment issues, abandonment, relationship conflicts, and family-of-origin wounds. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and collaboration, giving clients space to lead the conversation while the therapist offers validation and support. This style helps with self-esteem, identity exploration, and building confidence to navigate change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melanie works collaboratively to determine which methods best match a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as clients' priorities evolve, aiming for a fit that feels practical and meaningful.

Online sessions with Melanie can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent care around work, family, and other commitments, and they allow therapists to offer support across different settings and formats. The flexibility of remote work helps people maintain momentum between sessions and integrate therapeutic tools into everyday life.

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