It's always very nice to talk to Melanie. She provides a safe space for me to process my emotions.
Melanie Smith, LIMHP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Melanie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Melanie. View 19 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Nebraska
Recent reviews
Melanie is great! She takes the time to listen and understand my concerns. I would recommend her to friends and family.
More about Melanie
- 10 years' experience
- Female
- LIMHP
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner that has worked in the Mental Health field since 2004. Uses a cognitive behavioral approach within a therapeutic setting. Certified in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hearing impaired
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Melanie Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326349374.
- LIMHP · Nebraska · 2873 · Expires September 2026
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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Melanie Smith
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
It's always very nice to talk to Melanie. She provides a safe space for me to process my emotions.
Melanie is great! She takes the time to listen and understand my concerns. I would recommend her to friends and family.
Melanie is very easy to talk to and I appreciate her time and support. Thank you!
Melanie is always very kind and helpful.
Melanie is absolutely wonderful. She helped me through my anxiety, depression, self-image issues and relationship struggles. She gave me tools to cope with my anxiety stressors and helped me set boundaries for a healthier, happier approach to my relationships. She always listened without judgement and with intent and was quick to respond in a logical, calm manner which helped me see my thought distortions around a situation. I am grateful for Melanie’s empathy and encouragement to find the peace I’ve been looking for.
Melanie is the best, I chose to do calls without video because talking to someone that you never met in person is the best. She’s patient, she lets me talk as much as I want, she read everything I send her and replies, her voice is calming. I seek to help with BetterHelp in the moment of my life that I needed someone to tell me that I was OK. Someone like Melanie that was a stranger at the time to me. Sometimes you can’t trust family or friends you never know what they’re saying behind your back or who they are sharing your personal life with. I just really didn’t want to talk to anyone I knew, about what was going on in my head. I got therapist at the age of 37 for the first time and I don’t regret it.
Melanie is a wonderful therapist and helped me a lot in a short time, despite language barrier. She is a very good listener and always made substantial suggestions and incentives.
It has been awesome working with Melanie, She’s a really good listener and has been very helpful thought out the process
Melanie is a great listener and has always given me logical appropriate ways to deal with my current problems
Melanie is really understanding and friendly. We have just started but she’s shown empathy and understanding of my issues and is helping me to get to the bottom of it. I look forward to our sessions.
After being bounced around by Better Help's system trying to find a counselor that fit my issues, I was paired with Melanie. She has done a great job listening and bringing various aspects of my life to my attention that I've ignored. I definitely recommend her. Very professional and very helpful.
Melanie and I seem to be a good fit so far. I feel more grounded after speaking with her and I certainly need that right now. She provides validation and has a calming demeanor which I really appreciate.
Melanie is an amazing person and always makes me feel comfortable and safe, which is important for me since i have high anxiety. She is very understanding and down to earth. Melanie also sends me worksheets to help me improve and work on during the week. She's always available to chat and i really appreciate that she checks up on me :) 1000000000/10 looking forward to future sessions!
Melanie is a wonderful counselor and has a very lovely way of talking through challenges and helping you find workable solutions to get back on track. She is kind, personable and relatable making it easy to talk to her whether it be via video or messaging even though we are on opposite sides of the world. I also love how she calls me on my own behaviors in a nice way and challenging me, but also reminds me at the right times to go easy on myself. I highly recommend Melanie!
Melinda was amazing! She really helped me re-frame my thoughts :)
Melanie is a gem she’s is so sweet and understanding and is more like a friend or older sister I’ll probably be with her till I can’t be
Melanie is able to easily balance being personal and professional and I've already started trying out the coping mechanisms she's suggested to me to help me deal with my mental health better. I was very nervous about starting therapy and she made it so easy to start and helpful for me to quickly get used to it. Thanks to her I'm glad I made the decision to seek help.
Melanie is great at prompting me to think about things in a way that I am not used to thinking about them! She gives me great feedback and empathizes with my concerns. Very responsive and this has been the best experience I’ve ever had with a counselor!
Melanie is very supportive and respectful. I felt comfortable with her right away.
Frequently asked questions
Does Melanie Smith offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Melanie Smith 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 Melanie Smith speak?
Melanie Smith speaks English.
How many years of experience does Melanie Smith have?
Melanie Smith has 10 years of experience.
Where is Melanie Smith licensed to practice?
Melanie Smith is licensed to practice in Nebraska.
Does Melanie Smith accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Melanie Smith 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 Melanie Smith offer?
Melanie Smith offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Melanie Smith?
Melanie Smith 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 Melanie Smith?
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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.