Melanie Gerber, LMHC
New York LMHC specializing in trauma and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Attachment and trauma work
About Melanie Gerber
Melanie Gerber is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 15 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional and life challenges. She focuses on creating an affirming, compassionate environment for individuals confronting stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, and LGBTQ+ related concerns. Melanie emphasizes practical coping strategies and personal growth while respecting each person’s unique story.
Her work addresses a wide range of issues including social anxiety, life transitions, trauma recovery, mood disorders, attachment difficulties, and identity exploration. She also supports clients through family and parenting concerns, divorce and separation, grief, and the long-term effects of family-of-origin patterns. Melanie’s approach is holistic and client-centered, combining empathy with evidence-based techniques to help clients build emotional resilience and clearer direction.
Clients find an experienced therapist who integrates multiple therapeutic methods - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques - to tailor treatment to individual needs. Melanie aims to empower people to heal from past challenges, strengthen relationships, and develop sustainable tools for healthier coping and personal transformation.
Her work addresses a wide range of issues including social anxiety, life transitions, trauma recovery, mood disorders, attachment difficulties, and identity exploration. She also supports clients through family and parenting concerns, divorce and separation, grief, and the long-term effects of family-of-origin patterns. Melanie’s approach is holistic and client-centered, combining empathy with evidence-based techniques to help clients build emotional resilience and clearer direction.
Clients find an experienced therapist who integrates multiple therapeutic methods - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques - to tailor treatment to individual needs. Melanie aims to empower people to heal from past challenges, strengthen relationships, and develop sustainable tools for healthier coping and personal transformation.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melanie Gerber have?
Melanie Gerber has 15 years of experience as a practicing therapist.
Is Melanie Gerber a licensed therapist?
Yes. Melanie Gerber holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: NY LMHC 006584.
In which languages does Melanie Gerber provide therapy?
Melanie provides therapy in English.
Where is Melanie Gerber located?
Melanie is located in New York.
How can I work with Melanie Gerber as my therapist?
You can work with Melanie Gerber through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melanie Gerber work with international clients?
Melanie Gerber does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melanie Gerber cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and develop flexible responses to difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often helpful for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and navigating life transitions because it focuses on values-driven action rather than symptom elimination alone.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating that originate in close relationships and addresses how those patterns affect current relationships and emotional regulation. This approach can be useful for attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns, family dynamics, and healing after abandonment or separation.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and coping with day-to-day stressors. Melanie integrates these methods to match treatment to the client’s goals and situation.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Melanie collaborates with clients to determine which combination of strategies fits best, adjusting focus as needs and goals evolve.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - increase flexibility and accessibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic constraints. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent, ongoing support while adapting to each client’s preferred way of engaging in therapy.