Therapist profile
Melynda Farnham, LCSW
Florida
LCSW helping adults with anger and anxiety
Continue with MelyndaKey details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW13622
- NPI1811648975
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- ACT based strategies
- DBT skills practice
- Mindfulness techniques
About Melynda
Melynda Farnham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 13 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting struggles, LGBTQ+ concerns, trauma and abuse, and anger. She also supports people facing grief, relationship strain, addiction issues, and life changes.
Melynda keeps sessions straightforward. She helps people name what is happening and then practices small, usable skills together. Expect conversations about coping techniques, ways to manage strong feelings, and steps to handle daily pressures without overwhelming your schedule.
Her approach draws on several practical methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values and act on them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools help with emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Mindfulness techniques are used to slow reactions and increase present-moment awareness.
She has experience with additional concerns such as autism and Asperger syndrome, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS related issues, veteran and armed forces matters, multicultural and prejudice-related stress, personality disorders, and sexual assault and abuse. Those topics come up in therapy when relevant to the person sitting in the room.
Melynda aims for direct, usable strategies rather than long lectures. Sessions combine talking, practicing skills, and checking what works for daily life. To begin, follow the site booking steps to pick a first session and complete the short intake questionnaire.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and practical fit
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small concrete steps that align with those values. It helps when anger gets in the way of doing what matters. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies short, teachable skills for regulating emotions and tolerating distress in heated moments. Mindfulness techniques train attention so reactions to anger become easier to notice and manage.Choosing the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences with the client, try methods that suit those aims, and adjust based on what works. That means sessions often include practice, feedback, and brief plans to use between meetings.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make therapy fit into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, and letting people schedule around work or parenting. They also let a person pick quieter surroundings, use less bandwidth by turning off video, or set up a session for a focused skills rehearsal without a long commute.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults who struggle with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and difficulty managing strong emotions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work with conversations about values and behavior change. Sessions mix discussion with exercises to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience as a clinician working with stress, trauma, mood concerns, and related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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