- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
About Melanie
Melanie Walton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 23 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, coaching needs, and ADHD.
She uses a direct and interactive style in sessions. Melanie aims to build therapeutic rapport early, often within the first few weeks. She treats clients with respect and genuineness while asking practical questions about goals and next steps.
Melanie draws from several approaches including Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered work, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She selects methods to match each person’s strengths, needs, and preferences rather than relying on a single method.
In the room she helps people name emotions, notice patterns in relationships, and try out different ways of thinking and behaving. She also works on practical skills for managing stress, cravings, anger, or low mood. Sessions include straightforward talk, skill practice, and agreed-upon goals.
Melanie encourages people who want clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping to consider therapy as a practical step. She asks prospective clients to reflect on what they want to change and offers a plan shaped around those aims.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and track emotions and attachment patterns that show up in relationships. It focuses on what happens between people when feelings are strong and hard to say, and can be useful for intimacy and relationship concerns.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills for noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and when people want clearer direction in life.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship experiences shape expectations and reactions in close connections. It can help people who notice repeating patterns in how they relate to others.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and life situation and the two of you will choose which methods to try. This happens collaboratively, with practical check-ins and adjustments as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the source biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can be helpful when someone needs a quieter setting, less screen time, or a session that fits into a lunch break. Licensed professionals use different formats, and Melanie will review which option suits your schedule and goals when you begin.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy problems, eating issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, coaching needs, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and interactive, focusing on building rapport early and setting clear goals with practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience as a counselor working across a broad range of concerns.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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