- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- CBT and DBT skills
About Melinda
Melinda Labbe is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Florida with 20 years of experience. She sees people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, and challenges like parenting, career change, and ADHD. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer communication rather than labels.
Her background includes long work with trauma, including sexual and physical abuse and emotional harm. She also has experience supporting people through separation, blended family concerns, adoption and foster care issues, and caregiver strain. This history informs a straightforward way of talking about safety, boundaries, and recovery.
Melinda draws on several therapeutic approaches to guide sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Attachment-Based Therapy shape how she addresses patterns in close relationships and the emotions that underlie them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provide concrete skills for managing anxiety, mood, and stress.
Her style is interactive and client-centered, with conversations that aim to clarify feelings and goals. She combines listening with practical tools like communication coaching, coping strategies, and problem-solving exercises.
For people weighing therapy during life transitions, she frames progress as stepwise work - small changes applied consistently. To begin, readers are invited to complete the platform questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if her approach fits their needs.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with powerful emotions and the relationship patterns they create. It helps people name hard-to-reach feelings and notice how those emotions shape interactions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonding and attachment patterns influence current relationships and responses to stress, and it helps people practice new ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respectful listening and reflection so clients can explore their concerns and set their own goals.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Melinda will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She combines emotion-focused exploration with skills from CBT and DBT when that mix seems useful, and she checks in regularly about what is helping.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that online sessions make it easier to fit counseling into a workday or a busy family schedule. Online meetings can shorten commute time, allow for quicker check-ins between appointments, and let someone choose whether to use video or a simpler audio connection when that better suits their needs.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida, Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Melinda works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship and intimacy-related issues, plus parenting and career concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Attachment-Based methods alongside client-centered, CBT, and DBT techniques to address emotions and relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and life coach working with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is an LMHC and an LPC licensed in Florida and practices there.
In which languages are sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific rates are provided during sign-up.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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