Melanie Sharp, LMSW

Melanie Sharp is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 21 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or life changes. She also supports those dealing with addictions, low self-esteem, career decisions, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns.

Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Melanie combines clear problem-solving with a listening approach that centers each person’s experience. She avoids labels and treats people with respect and compassion.

Melanie uses cognitive behavioral techniques along with client-centered and mindfulness approaches. She also draws on motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas when they fit a person’s needs. These tools are used to help people spot unhelpful patterns, set realistic goals, and build skills for daily life.

Over two decades in practice have given her experience with many concerns across the lifespan, including aging and caregiver stress, adoption and foster care issues, and challenges linked to family of origin. She has worked with people coping with trauma, domestic violence, substance use, and commitment or communication problems.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Melanie offers goal-focused support that aims to help people manage symptoms, improve relationships, and find clearer direction in life.

Approaches that guide online care

Melanie often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT focuses on small, practical experiments and skill-building to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and support better sleep or daily routines.

She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and working at the person’s pace. This approach helps people feel heard while they clarify values, set goals, and regain a sense of control over decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melanie treats therapy as a collaborative process and will discuss options based on a person’s needs and goals. She will help decide whether to focus on skill practice, reflective work about patterns, or a mix of techniques.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can be a simple check-in or fit during a busy day. Live chat and text messaging support shorter updates, coaching-style check-ins, or times when written conversation feels easier to manage.