Melynda Farnham

Melynda Farnham is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing life changes, stress, and anxiety. She welcomes conversations about parenting struggles, ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, and LGBTQ+ related issues. She works to make starting therapy feel manageable and acknowledges the courage it takes to begin.

Her approach is grounded in practical tools and steady listening. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small, meaningful steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to build emotional regulation and distress tolerance when feelings feel overwhelming.

Melynda combines mindfulness practices with Motivational Interviewing to support people who want change but feel stuck. Sessions focus on concrete strategies you can try between meetings and on noticing what helps you move forward. She also uses existential ideas to help clients name what matters and find purpose during transitions.

She has 13 years of experience and holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. Her work has included support for trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, grief, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses issues related to gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and multicultural or discrimination-related stress.

Melynda practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. If you want to begin, be aware that the booking process involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on therapist availability.

How these approaches work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps that match those values. It can be useful for coping with life changes, anxiety, and decisions that feel overwhelming. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships, which can help when reactions feel intense.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also keeps continuity during life transitions and supports ongoing skill practice between sessions. Licensed professionals use these approaches to help people make steady progress from wherever they are located.