Therapist profile
Melanie Sharp, LMSW
Michigan
Licensed Master Social Worker - Anger and Mood concerns
Continue with MelanieKey details
- CredentialsLMSW
- LicenseLMSW, Michigan / 6801086873
- NPI1184996407
- Experience21 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- CBT and skills work
- Motivational interviewing
- Client-centered focus
About Melanie
Melanie Sharp is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 21 years of clinical experience in Michigan. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, and problems related to addiction and grief. Sessions are practical and goal-focused, aimed at helping people manage daily struggles and improve how they relate to others.
Melanie uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. She draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions grounded in the person’s goals. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behavior. Motivational interviewing helps with changes related to addiction, career moves, or other life transitions.
Her background includes long-term work with people facing trauma, abuse, and life-cycle challenges from adulthood into later life. She has supported clients through caregiving stress, adoption and foster care issues, and aging-related concerns. That experience informs practical strategies for managing strong emotions like anger and frustration.
In sessions Melanie focuses on clear steps and honest conversation. She will help a person set achievable goals, practice alternative responses, and track progress. For someone snapping at loved ones or feeling resentment build up, she offers structured techniques and check-ins to reduce reactivity.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Michigan. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options through the site questionnaire and scheduling tools.
How sessions work
How Melanie Integrates Approaches for Online Work
Melanie commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered work means the conversation centers on the person’s goals and priorities, helping someone clarify what they want to change. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and practicing new behaviors to reduce reactivity and improve mood.She also uses motivational interviewing when people are deciding on changes like addressing substance use or shifting career direction. That approach helps people weigh pros and cons and build motivation without pressure. Together these methods give practical tools for managing anger, stress, and life transitions in step-by-step ways.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melanie will collaborate to choose techniques that match a person’s goals and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is tracked. The process is shared and goal-oriented rather than one-size-fits-all.
The biography did not specify session formats, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, provide shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows therapists to use worksheets, thought records, and guided mindfulness exercises during a session to practice new responses to anger.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults dealing with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and reactions tied to grief or trauma.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She combines client-centered conversations with cognitive behavioral techniques to identify triggers and change responses, plus motivational interviewing for behavior change.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
Melanie has 21 years of experience working as a therapist and social worker in Michigan.
What is her credential and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the site button for online therapy options, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.