Melanie Sharp, LMSW
Michigan LMSW supporting growth across the lifespan
- Stress and anxiety care
- Addiction and recovery support
- LGBTQ affirming therapy
About Melanie Sharp
Melanie Sharp is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 21 years of experience supporting people through many stages of life. She offers counseling across the lifespan, addressing common concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, career transitions, aging-related matters, and self-esteem struggles. She also has experience helping people who have endured physical trauma or emotional abuse, and she works with issues related to addiction, grief, intimacy, sleep, and coping with life changes.
Melanie’s approach is warm, interactive, and rooted in respect and sensitivity. She emphasizes empathy and practical, goal-oriented care while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Her clinical work blends evidence-informed methods including cognitive-behavioral approaches, psychodynamic perspectives, and motivational interviewing, which she tailors to each person’s needs. Melanie collaborates with clients to develop treatment plans that reflect individual goals and preferences, supporting steps toward greater well-being and functioning.
Clients who choose Melanie can expect an advocate who prioritizes compassionate support and realistic strategies for change. She welcomes individuals facing stress, substance-related concerns, trauma, relationship or family conflict, identity and LGBT matters, attention-related issues, caregiving burdens, and the many challenges that arise across adulthood. Melanie is currently accepting new clients in Michigan and provides services in English.
Melanie’s approach is warm, interactive, and rooted in respect and sensitivity. She emphasizes empathy and practical, goal-oriented care while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Her clinical work blends evidence-informed methods including cognitive-behavioral approaches, psychodynamic perspectives, and motivational interviewing, which she tailors to each person’s needs. Melanie collaborates with clients to develop treatment plans that reflect individual goals and preferences, supporting steps toward greater well-being and functioning.
Clients who choose Melanie can expect an advocate who prioritizes compassionate support and realistic strategies for change. She welcomes individuals facing stress, substance-related concerns, trauma, relationship or family conflict, identity and LGBT matters, attention-related issues, caregiving burdens, and the many challenges that arise across adulthood. Melanie is currently accepting new clients in Michigan and provides services in English.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melanie Sharp have?
Melanie Sharp has 21 years of experience as a therapist and social worker.
Is Melanie Sharp a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and her license is MI LMSW 6801086873.
In which languages does Melanie Sharp provide therapy?
Melanie Sharp provides therapy in English.
Where is Melanie Sharp located?
Melanie Sharp is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Melanie Sharp as my therapist?
You can work with Melanie Sharp through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melanie Sharp work with international clients?
Melanie Sharp does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melanie Sharp 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with the 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 and Online Care
Melanie commonly integrates client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy to meet people where they are. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that prioritizes the individual’s experience and personal goals, which can be particularly helpful for building trust and exploring identity, relationships, or life purpose. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for treating anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and many everyday stressors.
She also draws on motivational interviewing techniques when clients are working through ambivalence or change related to addictions, health behaviors, or life transitions. That approach supports motivation and helps people identify their own reasons and plans for change in a collaborative way. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process - Melanie works together with each client to select methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy schedules and varied lifestyles. Sessions can be held by video call or phone, and shorter or more frequent contact is possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from home, while maintaining continuity of care during life changes, travel, or complex schedules.