Dr. Melanie Styles, PhD, LMHC, NY | Psychotherapist

About Dr. Melanie Styles

Focus areas

Anger Management

Crisis Intervention

Mood Disorders

Anxiety

Depression

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Child Abuse Consultation

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Families

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Intervention

Trauma Focused

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Melanie Styles

Dr. Melanie Styles is the Director of Quality Measures and Protocol for The Companies at Legacy, Inc. She is a Supervising Clinician with Legacy Behavioral Health and is captain of the “Red Team”. A native of Albany, NY, Dr. Styles’ education includes; her Associates Degree in Human Services, Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts, and in 2002 she received her Master’s Degree with honors in Community Counseling. Dr. Styles continued her education and in 2006 garnered her License as a Mental Health Counselor in the State of New York. While working in the community- counseling field, she pursued and graduated in 2016 with a high honor’s Doctorate Degree in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Pastoral Counseling. Dr. Styles works in affiliation with multiple religious and community boards as their counseling consultant and therapist. Dr. Styles has worked in the Human Service field in multiple facets for the past two decades as; Case Coordinator, Case Manager, Foster-care Director and most recently as Senior Therapist for her own business, Step by Step Counseling. Dr. Styles has passionately proven to foster hope and support to many individuals and families who have endured traumatic and difficult life experiences. Counseling continues to be one of Dr. Styles greatest joys in seeing people effectively develop inner hope and survival techniques to cope with life’s issues. Dr. Style uses a range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Grief and Loss, Trauma Therapy, Crisis Intervention and Mindfulness. Her specialties include: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, psycho-educational anxiety, gender identity, child abuse, anger management, mood disorders, marriage and family interventions, crisis intervention, depression, anxiety, stress management and faith -based therapy. A message from Dr. Mel… “Every step out of the past is a step into your future.”

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $150 for 60 minutes

Ongoing session: $110 for 60 minutes

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Education and background

Practice names

Legacy Behavioral Health PC

Education and training

Argosy University, Sarasota, PhD in Educational Psychology
The College of Saint Rose (Mental Health Counseling)

NPI number

1720235880

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What practice does Dr. Melanie Styles work with?

Dr. Melanie Styles works with Legacy Behavioral Health PC.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Melanie Styles?

Dr. Melanie Styles frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Melanie Styles on their profile.