- Guilt and shame
- Self esteem work
- Life changes
About Melissa
Melissa Mondella is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, and building self-love.
Melissa aims to create an environment where people can talk about their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Sessions involve straightforward conversation and practical steps to help clients notice patterns that keep them stuck. She encourages small, manageable changes rather than asking for big leaps all at once.
Her approach focuses on identifying the situations and beliefs that feed shame and guilt. She helps clients unpack where those feelings come from and how they affect decisions. Work often includes learning ways to respond differently in stressful moments and practicing new behaviors outside sessions.
Over her career she has supported people through recovery from addictive behaviors and through the emotional fallout of life changes. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with anxiety and depression symptoms and to restore confidence in daily choices. The emphasis is on clarity and getting practical skills into everyday life.
Melissa sees therapy as a collaborative process. She listens for the specific problems a person brings and then tests small changes together. Progress is tracked by what feels different in day-to-day living, not by labels or quick fixes.
Approaches for working with guilt and shame online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to help people understand and shift painful feelings. Cognitive-behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing more balanced ways of thinking. This helps when guilt or shame comes with harsh self-judgments and repetitive worry.Behavioral skills and exposure-style work involve practicing different responses to stressful situations. These techniques help reduce avoidance and build confidence through repeated, small steps. They are often paired with mood-management strategies for anxiety and depression.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That means checking in, trying a method, and adjusting as needed rather than assuming one way will always work.
Session format details were not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to keep momentum between life events and to practice new skills in real-world settings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, and self-love.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on noticing patterns and trying small changes. Sessions include skills practice and discussion about how feelings affect behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with people on anxiety, addictions, depression, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she work?
She is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - licensed in New York and practices with clients based there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.