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Dr. Mary Ann Meli

FL Psychologist PY4501

Dr. Mary Ann Meli , FL Psychologist PY4501

Therapist in Florida

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About Mary

Dr. Mary Ann Meli is a Florida-licensed psychologist with 35 years of professional experience helping adults navigate difficult life moments and chronic challenges. She brings long-standing clinical experience in treating stress and anxiety, grief and loss, depression, low self-esteem, and motivation concerns, as well as supporting people facing relationship, family, trauma, sleep, parenting, and addiction issues. Dr. Meli approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit the individual's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and empowerment; she works with clients to identify practical goals and take manageable steps toward greater well-being. Dr. Meli adapts therapeutic methods to match a client's priorities and pace, recognizing that seeking change requires courage and that support is most effective when it honors each person's unique history and circumstances.

She holds a Florida psychologist license - FL Psychologist PY4501 - which indicates state licensure to provide psychological services in Florida. Prospective clients who value a tailored, empathetic approach to mental health will find Dr. Meli committed to supporting and empowering them through change.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Dr. Mary Ann Meli draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy to support people via remote sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and working from the client's priorities so that the person feels heard and respected - it is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and navigating life changes. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy involves techniques that encourage present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, which can help with emotional regulation, sleep difficulties, and coping with grief or chronic stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Meli will discuss goals, preferences, and life circumstances with each person and adapt methods as needed, combining elements from different approaches to best support recovery and growth.

Online therapy with Dr. Meli is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic distance. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care and to use therapy in ways that fit day-to-day life while working with licensed professionals and therapists to pursue meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dr. Mary Ann Meli have?

Dr. Mary Ann Meli has 35 years of experience.

Is Dr. Mary Ann Meli a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds a Florida psychologist license - FL Psychologist PY4501.

In which languages does Dr. Mary Ann Meli provide therapy?

Dr. Mary Ann Meli provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Mary Ann Meli located?

Dr. Mary Ann Meli is located in Florida.

How can I work with Dr. Mary Ann Meli as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Mary Ann Meli through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Mary Ann Meli work with international clients?

Dr. Mary Ann Meli does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Mary Ann Meli 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomania

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

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