Melanie Nichols

Hi, I'm Melanie. I provide warm, modern, and practical telehealth therapy for New York teens (13+), college students, and young adults.

Growing up and navigating today's world can feel incredibly overwhelming. Whether your teenager is struggling with intense academic pressure, social anxiety, and self-esteem, or you are a young adult feeling stuck while navigating a major life transition, you do not have to figure it out alone.

With over 9 years of experience, including extensive work directly inside school settings and teletherapy, I understand the unique challenges young people face today. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and completely judgment-free. Together, we will focus on building real, practical tools to manage stress, quiet the inner critic, and build lasting confidence. I make starting therapy as seamless as possible.

Please feel free to book an initial 15-minute phone consultation or your first session directly through my calendar below. I look forward to supporting you.

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and entirely judgment free. I believe in creating a secure space where you or your teen can feel genuinely heard, while actively developing the tools needed for real, everyday change.

I use evidence based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a strengths based perspective, meaning we won't just talk about the problems, we will focus on practical coping skills. Together, we will work on strategies to quiet a loud inner critic, manage academic or career anxiety, build self-awareness, and help you or your child feel deeply confident navigating life's transitions.

In our first session, you can expect a welcoming, down to earth, and comfortable space. Starting therapy can feel intimidating, so our main priority will simply be getting to know each other at a pace that feels completely safe and natural for you or your teen. We will casually look at what brings you to therapy right now, explore your current challenges, and highlight the strengths you already have. By the end of our first conversation, we will outline a realistic, collaborative plan tailored specifically to your needs, ensuring you or your child walk away with a clear sense of support and actionable steps forward.