Melanie Dente , LPCC, LMHC

Melanie Dente is a licensed counselor based in Ohio who combines evidence-based therapies with a trauma-informed approach to help people regain stability and move forward. With six years of clinical experience, she is trained in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and she draws on those modalities to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Melanie has an extensive background working with survivors of trauma and supports clients in managing anxiety, testing the accuracy of unhelpful thoughts, and improving emotional regulation and communication.

She emphasizes practical skill-building, encouraging clients to identify their personal and professional supports and to avoid unsafe behaviors while developing a fuller set of coping strategies. Melanie guides people to “fill their toolbox” with techniques that increase independence in handling symptoms and overcoming life’s obstacles. She sets clear, collaborative challenges to help clients reach their goals, and she makes a point of recognizing progress and celebrating successes along the way.

Melanie holds the credentials LPCC and LMHC - LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and she is authorized to practice counseling in Ohio. Her practice focuses on trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, coping with life changes, and related concerns, with an emphasis on equipping clients with sustainable, real-world skills.

Online Therapeutic Approaches and What They Offer

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then replacing them with more balanced ways of thinking. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns and helps people develop practical strategies to manage daily challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It teaches concrete skills to manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive or unsafe behaviors, and improve communication in relationships.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps people process disturbing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. It is often used with survivors of trauma and other situations where past events continue to affect present functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Melanie collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit treatment into busy schedules and to access consistent support from licensed professionals across different circumstances.