Melanie Sipes, LCPC — Therapist in Maryland

Hi there, I'm Melanie!

Life can feel overwhelming when emotions run high or relationships feel strained. I help individuals and families find balance and connection through a compassionate, collaborative approach grounded in DBT and CBT. Together, we’ll focus on building emotional awareness, strengthening communication, and creating meaningful, lasting change.

My focus

I help clients build emotional resilience and healthier relationships with themselves and others. My focus includes managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and stress through DBT and CBT. Together, we work to increase mindfulness, self-understanding, and balance.

My approach

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. I use DBT and CBT to help clients build emotional balance, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change. Together, we focus on understanding, growth, and real-life progress.

My communication style

I prioritize clear, compassionate, and collaborative communication in every session. I listen actively to understand your perspective and reflect it back with empathy and clarity. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to explore your thoughts and feelings.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a provider to help people navigate challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. I wanted to create a space where clients feel understood and supported. Therapy allows me to guide growth and resilience using compassion and evidence-based skills.

My goals for you

I help clients reach their goals by creating a collaborative and structured plan tailored to their unique needs. Together, we identify challenges, develop practical strategies, and build skills that support lasting change. I provide guidance, feedback, and encouragement to help clients stay motivated and make meaningful progress toward their goals.

Our first session

In the first session, we’ll get to know you and explore the challenges bringing you to therapy. We’ll discuss your goals and what you hope to achieve. It’s also a chance to explain my approach and start building a supportive, collaborative relationship.

I identify as...

Female
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Christian, Interfaith, Non-denominational, Spiritual, Unitarian Universalism

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

+ 3 more

Focus populations

Educators

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

+ 2 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Cigna
Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo

+ 14 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) Clinical Psychology from Walden University.

Sessions

Video session

60 minutes

Melanie Sipes