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Melinda Noel, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Melinda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Melinda. View 26 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Pennsylvania

Recent reviews

Melinda is great, has always challenged me to become better

Reviewed Jul 2023

Melinda is a fantastic therapist! She had a profoundly positive impact on my life, and she completely changed how I approach dealing with my depression and anxiety. In working with her, I learned how to practice true self care, how to not put everyone's wants above my own needs, how to set healthy boundaries so that I could balance my life and career goals, and so much more. In no small part because of her, I now have a beautiful relationship with my partner, an amazing support network, I'm truly excelling in my career, and I've never been so happy in my entire life. Doing my therapy sessions with her has easily been the best decision of my life.

Reviewed Oct 2022

More about Melinda

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Welcome to Better Help! Whether you are here for yourself or someone you care about - because you're curious about how this works or you already know you want to sign up - welcome! You've made the click so you've already made a step.

My name is Melinda Noel and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania. I was born and raised in Pennsylvania but have enjoyed some schooling outside of my home state. I received my Bachelors degree in Foods and Nutrition from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. I then went on to obtain my Masters in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. I've worked in other's homes with reunification, in an office setting as a practice manager, as a counselor and as a clinical supervisor, to name a few. I have an extensive background in treating children and adults that have been through trauma. I have several certifications in trauma because I feel it is so universal. Most of us have dealt with something traumatic in our lives whether it be a car accident, the loss of a loved one, an attack, a divorce, etc. Unfortunately, many of us will experience numerous trauma's in our lives, and let's face it, trauma is not an easy thing to overcome. Along with specializing in trauma treatment, I work with people struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems and adjustment to life transitions to name a few.

I believe that a person's view of the issues is most important. It is our job as counselors to then help people identify patterns in unhealthy behaviors or additional issues that may be important in treatment, but you know you best. That means that whatever it is you feel is a problem, I will take it seriously and work towards improvement. I love the idea of a counselor being available whenever someone needs help the most - in the moment or as close to the moment as possible.

I'm excited to get started with you and am confident you will feel comfortable, supported and motivated throughout our time together. Let's get started!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Parenting issues Self esteem Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue Abandonment Adoption and Foster Care Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Chronic pain illness and disability Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster Divorce and separation Family Problems Life purpose Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum Depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Melinda Noel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154604593.

  • LCSW · Pennsylvania · CW019200 · Expires February 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Melinda Noel

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

26 reviews

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Melinda is great, has always challenged me to become better

Reviewed Jul 2023

Melinda is a fantastic therapist! She had a profoundly positive impact on my life, and she completely changed how I approach dealing with my depression and anxiety. In working with her, I learned how to practice true self care, how to not put everyone's wants above my own needs, how to set healthy boundaries so that I could balance my life and career goals, and so much more. In no small part because of her, I now have a beautiful relationship with my partner, an amazing support network, I'm truly excelling in my career, and I've never been so happy in my entire life. Doing my therapy sessions with her has easily been the best decision of my life.

Reviewed Oct 2022

I cannot say enough good things about Melinda. Melinda has helped me tremendously through an incredibly difficult time of my life, and I truly owe so much of my healing process to her. Not only this, but she has such a unique, strong, and challenging (in a good way) approach to her sessions that helped me realize how much of my life I truly needed to unpack in order to get to where I need to be. She constantly challenges me to be the best version of myself. She is highly empathetic, understanding, intelligent, and encouraging. She always acknowledges my growth, and pushes me when I need it, which is something I truly appreciate. She has provided me with such a safe place to express my feelings and emotions and and has treated me with such care. I’m so thankful to have found her and owe so much to her. She has my complete trust, and I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed Sep 2022

Melinda is an excellent therapist who is considerate, encouraging, intelligent, and has helped me through a huge amount over the past two years. I couldn't have gotten through the crisis of a divorce without her. She has my every confidence and complete trust

Reviewed Aug 2022

I have been consistently working with Melinda for over a year now. I cannot say enough good things about her. I had never done therapy longer than 1 or 2 sessions before and didn’t realize how much of my life I really needed to unpack in order to properly get to where I want to be. She helped me do that in a way that wasn’t overwhelming for me. A part of me even looks at her as a life coach. She is always challenging me to be the best version of myself and gives me the proper tools and advise to get me there. She has taught me so much about how our minds and emotions work. I feel like I have taken so much from her and try my best to implement it in my life. She is kind, empathetic, extremely understanding and supportive and always makes a point to acknowledge my growth since starting with her. However, she isn’t afraid to acknowledge when I could have reacted in a different way (not a ‘better’ way). She has really given me a safe place to express my feelings and emotions and I’m so thankful to have found her. I would recommend her to anyone who feels they need some extra support.

Reviewed May 2022

I was in a very difficult situation with lots of “webs” to untangle. Melinda never makes me feel overwhelmed and breaks the trauma down into pieces that I can think about in manageable sizes. I never thought I could handle the magnitude of my trauma. Every week I build more and more confidence with her. I could not be more grateful we found each other!

Reviewed February 2022

Melinda is excellent as always.

Reviewed Dec 2021

Melinda is professional, empathetic, and tough. She continues to challenge old habits whilst showing sympathy for how they were created. She is honest and very very good at her job. I would recommend her for her no nonsense approach in a methodical and well researched manner.

Reviewed Aug 2021

Melinda is great! She is kind, empathetic and so helpful. She understands what I need and is listens and give amazing feedback. She also gives worksheets and material that help. She has a lot of experience and it shows. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed Jul 2021

Melinda is wonderful, kind, and compassionate. She has helped me so much. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed May 2021

I’ve been working with Melinda for a few weeks now, and I felt I could make an accurate review. She is FANTASTIC. Her approach to therapy is refreshing and challenging (in a good way) where she’s help me focus on self-awareness and helped me become able to take action in the areas I want/need to improve on. She does “activities” which is something I’ve never experienced in therapy before that gets me more involved in my progress rather than someone just explaining things to do which is very refreshing, engaging, and makes a huge impact in my day to day progress. I’d highly recommend anyone looking to start with BetterHelp to pair with Melinda. I look forward to meeting with her as it doesn’t have that dreading feeling that I’m seeing a therapist, rather I feel I’m meeting with a life coach who helps me navigate my feelings and issues. She’s made this experience one I truly enjoy!

Reviewed March 2021

Highly professional! Easy to talk to! Knowledgeable! All great qualities that melinda has! Highly recommend her if you need a insightful listener and a counsler with clarity!

Reviewed January 2021

Melinda has been a great help with my issues around confidence and anxiety. She is warm and friendly and always has great ideas.

Reviewed January 2021

In the past I have been one to be skeptical of therapy and counseling, but after speaking with Melinda and having countless sessions with her I can see such an improvement in not only my confidence but in the way I feel about and look at situations. I can’t recommend her enough and I regret pushing off therapy for as long as I did!

Reviewed Sep 2020

I actually recommended her and BetterHelp services tonight to a colleague.

Reviewed Sep 2020

she’s amazing. i’ve sang her graces to all my friends, she’s extremely informative and understanding. i appreciate her a lot.

Reviewed Sep 2020

Melinda is a great listener and communicates promptly and efficiently to messages. She also allows you to share in ways that are best for you, your schedule, and comfortability. She asks the right questions that will cause you to self reflect, while also offering practical tools in doing and being better. Thus far, I have enjoyed our time.

Reviewed Aug 2020

One of my favorite things about Melinda was both her ability to maintain professionalism while having a great sense of humor. I wouldn’t have been able to work with someone who didn’t have a steady balance of both. Melinda listened really well, even when she didn’t understand me she always sought clarity. She was assertive, encouraging, investigative yet not analytical. She knows how to make you feel your humanity, and create a space where healing becomes something you look forward to. I have talked to her weekly for half a year now and I can tell you that I value our conversations as one of the highlights of my year. Big thank you to Melinda for her service and to BetterHelp for making her available to me.

Reviewed May 2020

Melinda is great!!! Very knowledgeable and helpful. So grateful to have been linked with her.

Reviewed May 2020

Melinda is an excellent counselor and made me feel immediately at ease during our first session where I didn’t quite know where to start! Since then, she has listened carefully and made some very astute observations which has helped me understand myself better!

Reviewed May 2020

Melinda is kind, compassionate and patient. She is knowledgeable and explains complex ideas in simples ways. I'm very happy with our time together so far ☺

Reviewed Apr 2020

Melinda is a great Coach. I was honestly surprised by her profound knowledge and her great support. I can highly recommend her!

Reviewed March 2020

Melinda is very helpful, friendly and a pleasure to talk to. She listens and is very understanding and calming. I have really appreciated our time talking and feel like she has helped me grow as a person and be more confident with myself and my choices. Thank you very much Melinda!!

Reviewed March 2020

Melinda has been great and helped me through some tough issues. Gave me a great neutral perspective on my problems and her expertise was obvious. Thanks very much Melinda

Reviewed February 2020

Melinda was there to help me through challenging times. I have learned a lot about myself through this process.

Reviewed January 2020

Melinda Noel has been of great help for me dealing with my anxiety. I felt reluctant about seeing a therapist, but it is so comforting being able to talk with a therapist in the comfort of your own home or simply chat over text when you don’t feel like video chatting. Melinda is very understanding and always makes me feel valid.

Reviewed Dec 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Melinda Noel offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Melinda Noel works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Melinda Noel speak?

Melinda Noel speaks English.

How many years of experience does Melinda Noel have?

Melinda Noel has 10 years of experience.

Where is Melinda Noel licensed to practice?

Melinda Noel is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.

Does Melinda Noel accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Melinda Noel accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Melinda Noel offer?

Melinda Noel offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Melinda Noel?

Melinda Noel can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Melinda Noel?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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