Therapist profile
Dean Melrose, LMHC, LCMHC
New Hampshire
Licensed mental health counselor - Anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC, LCMHC
- LicenseLCMHC, New Hampshire / 260; LMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC8551
- NPI1669713244
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Hampshire
About
- CBT strategies
- Solution-focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About Dean
Dean Melrose is a licensed mental health counselor with 30 years of clinical experience. He holds an MA and practices as an LMHC and LCMHC in New Hampshire. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, relationship struggles, and life changes.
Dean uses clear, straightforward talk in sessions. He leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused ideas to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is part of his work when someone is ambivalent about change.
Sessions focus on specific problems and workable steps. Dean helps people identify triggers, practice coping skills, and plan small experiments to test new responses. He also addresses the emotional fallout of chronic illness, grief, isolation, and career stress.
People who prefer direct, practical sessions tend to find his manner useful. He aims to be collaborative and honest, asking what matters most and adjusting the plan as progress is made. Conversations are concrete rather than abstract.
Dean’s background includes long-term clinical practice across New Hampshire. He draws on decades of experience to offer structured approaches for common concerns like panic, low mood, substance problems, self-esteem, and communication difficulties.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person says. In practice this means the therapist reflects concerns back, asks what matters most, and follows the client’s priorities to plan next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into specific thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, testing them, and practicing new behaviors to reduce anger, anxiety, or low mood.Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. Dean will help clients decide which approaches to try based on their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative - goals, pace, and homework tasks are agreed on together and adjusted as progress is made.
The original profile does not list session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between major appointments. Some formats may be better for skill practice while others suit a longer conversation, so discuss what will work best when arranging the first session.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Hampshire, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He works with people who snap at loved ones, carry resentment, or get frustrated at work. Anger is listed among the concerns he addresses.
How would he approach anger in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify triggers and change patterns of thinking. Solution-focused techniques help set small, practical goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience as a practicing counselor. That experience informs a pragmatic, skills-oriented style.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds an MA and is credentialed as an LMHC and as an LCMHC in New Hampshire. His practice is based in New Hampshire.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure.
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. Pricing details depend on the chosen subscription.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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