Melanie has been amazing since we started working together. She listens to me and provides me solution based approaches to issues we discuss.
Melanie Walton, LPC
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.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Melanie. View 17 reviews
- Great news, Melanie is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Alabama
Recent reviews
This is a great service, and Melanie is a fantastic person and therapist!!
More about Melanie
- 20 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with over 20 years of experience. I've always had a desire to help people even as a little girl. My motto in life is "How can I help?" I have worked with individuals with a wide range of concerns including substance abuse, anger issues, parenting/co-parenting problems, relationship issues, intimate partner violence, anxiety, depression, and physical/psychological trauma.
My therapy style is direct and interactive. I believe in building rapport in order to establish the therapeutic alliance within the first few weeks of therapy. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, and genuineness. I prefer a variety of approaches to treatment such as cognitive-behavior therapy, solution focused therapy, and person-centered treatment just to mention a few. However, the approach selected will meet the individual exactly where they are. Treatment plans' goals and objectives are formulated based on the individual’s strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
It takes strength and courage to invest in a more fulfilling and happier life. Thinking for a change will assist in gaining a new perspective and outlook. So if you are ready to take that step, then I ask,
"How can I help?"
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Melanie Walton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700543766.
- LPC · Alabama · 4351 · Expires July 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 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 Melanie Walton
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Melanie has been amazing since we started working together. She listens to me and provides me solution based approaches to issues we discuss.
This is a great service, and Melanie is a fantastic person and therapist!!
Melanie has deep expertise related to addiction and trauma. She has helped me reframe my thinking and self-awareness in ways that have helped me understand the root causes of my addictive behaviours and create new patterns that have increased my mental and physical well-being. She does this with great care, empathy, compassion and clarity.
Melanie has been an awesome therapist to work with! She was a great match for me. She is very mature in her own walk with the Lord and that was really important for me in my current season of life. She is always so pleasant and lovely, she truly listens and has very good insight and has given me great tools to help me. Thank you Melanie!
I had many wonderful sessions with Melanie. She's deeply empathetic, a great listener, patient, and thoughtful. Very much looked forward to our sessions and got a lot out of them.
Melanie is a great listener and is really great at making you reflect. I feel comfortable with her and conversations are easy. She is very knowledgeable.
Melanie is a very sweet, warm and helpful therapist, clear out my thoughts through guidance. After the session, I feel more confident and know what to do next.
Melanie is fantastic! She gives great advice and nuggets I can take with me to try things differently. I'm enjoying the experience thus far being a newbie to therapy.
Melanie is great at understanding how I feel and the amount of pressure i have on me. I'm encouraged to do things for myself, and take time for myself in an extremely high stress position.
She listens and tries her best to understand your point of view and gives you healthy tips of how you manage your stress/anxiety.
It was a pleasure meeting Melanie and speaking to her during hard times. I hope I get to speak to her someday. I thank her so much.
Melanie has been immensely helpful to me. She is an excellent listener, she has great recall of our conversations, and she is kind and supportive. Our sessions have brought many things to light. I'm very happy with my growth and progress since taking her on as my therapist.
Ms. Watson is an excellent therapist; she listens and expertly guides her clients.
Melanie has been great to work with! I love the live chats since it fits into my unpredictable schedule. Thank you for this service- it’s so helpful
Very easy to talk to
Melanie made me feel comfortable from the get-go. It felt like talking to a good friend.
Very experienced, understanding and caring. Very astute and intuitive, I find her to be a safe place where I can share what is going on.
Frequently asked questions
Does Melanie Walton offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Melanie Walton 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 Walton speak?
Melanie Walton speaks English.
How many years of experience does Melanie Walton have?
Melanie Walton has 20 years of experience.
Where is Melanie Walton licensed to practice?
Melanie Walton is licensed to practice in Alabama.
Does Melanie Walton accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Melanie Walton does not accept 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 Walton offer?
Melanie Walton offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Melanie Walton?
Melanie Walton 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 Walton?
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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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.