Melanie Gerber, LMHC

Melanie Gerber is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in New York with 15 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional and life challenges. She focuses on creating an affirming, compassionate space where individuals can explore stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship dynamics, trauma and abuse recovery, grief, and identity questions while working toward meaningful change.

Her method blends a client-centered outlook with evidence-informed techniques, helping each person build practical coping skills and clearer self-understanding. Melanie draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), attachment-based work, trauma-focused therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, narrative and solution-focused strategies, and Jungian and existential perspectives to tailor treatment to individual needs.

She addresses a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, substance and behavioral addictions, eating and body-image issues, family-of-origin and blended family difficulties, parenting and intimacy challenges, and transitions like divorce or young-adult milestones. Her work emphasizes understanding personal history - including attachment and abandonment patterns - while developing skills for emotional regulation, healthier relationships, and greater resilience.

Melanie provides a supportive, nonjudgmental environment in which people can process past wounds, navigate present stresses, and pursue clearer direction for the future. Her practice centers on collaboration, respect for each person s unique journey, and practical strategies that fit real-life demands.