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- ACT based methods
- DBT skills work
- Mindfulness tools
About Melynda
LCSW in Florida with 13 years of experience, Melynda Farnham helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, mood concerns, ADHD, and issues related to LGBTQ identity. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, and relationship or family stress. Sessions are conducted in English and based on practical methods that encourage forward movement.
Farnham uses clear, action-focused approaches in session. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build small behavior changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills help with emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing tools are used to increase present-moment awareness and strengthen motivation for change.
In meetings she helps people name what is most pressing and then tries concrete techniques that can be practiced between sessions. Conversations focus on what to try next rather than long explanations of theory. Sessions include problem-solving, skill coaching, and short experiential exercises when they fit the concern.
Her background includes extensive clinical work with people who identify as LGBT and with those managing neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome. She also has experience addressing gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination on mental health.
People looking to begin are guided through a simple sign-up and matching process before scheduling a first appointment. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How her approaches translate to remote work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people identify what matters to them and take small, value-driven actions. In remote sessions this looks like setting short practice tasks and reviewing how those steps felt in daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and tolerating distress. Online meetings can focus on practicing skill drills, reviewing skill use, and troubleshooting challenges between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy centers on present-moment awareness and noticing thoughts and sensations. Guided mindfulness exercises can be led during a session and then scheduled as brief daily practices.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help the person choose which methods to prioritize based on the problem, goals, and personal preferences. That choice is collaborative and may change as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. The focus in remote meetings is the same as in person - practicing skills, reviewing steps taken between sessions, and planning the next practical actions.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting struggles, self esteem, anger, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include autism and Asperger syndrome, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, multicultural concerns, and sexual assault and abuse.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on practical skills, values clarification, emotion regulation, and motivation for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with diverse client concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LCSW and is licensed in Florida as an FL LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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