About Your Therapist
Melanie Nichols, LCSW
Hello, I'm Melanie, the founder and owner of With Love Therapy. I'm a New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals and families through life's challenges. My background spans clinical, community-based, and school settings, where I've worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating emotional, behavioral, and relationship concerns. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who may be navigating anxiety, stress, relationships, self-esteem, life transitions, and the many expectations that come with growing and figuring out who you are.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and honest. I believe therapy should be a space where you can explore what's going on beneath the surface, recognize your strengths, and develop practical ways to move forward. I'll offer support and understanding, but I'll also encourage reflection, new perspectives, and growth along the way. I don't believe therapy is about fixing you or having all the answers. It's about creating space to understand yourself, work through what feels difficult, and move toward the life you want to build.
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Anxiety & Depression
Anxiety and depression can affect how you think, feel, and navigate everyday life. You may find yourself overthinking, feeling overwhelmed, struggling with motivation, or having difficulty managing your emotions. Therapy offers an opportunity to better understand these experiences, explore what’s contributing to them, and develop practical ways to cope.
Stress & Burnout
Between school, work, relationships, and everyday responsibilities, it can be easy to feel like you are constantly trying to keep up. Over time, ongoing stress can leave you feeling emotionally drained, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Together, we can explore the sources of stress, identify what you need, and develop healthier ways to manage responsibilities while making space for yourself.
Self Esteem & Life Transitions
The way you see yourself can influence how you navigate relationships, make decisions, and approach new experiences. Whether you’re working through self-doubt, building confidence, navigating changes in school or career, or adjusting to a new stage of life, therapy can help you gain perspective, recognize your strengths, and feel more grounded in who you are.
Relationships & Family Dynamics
Relationships can be meaningful, complicated, and sometimes difficult to navigate. Challenges with family members, partners, or friends can affect how you communicate, connect, and understand yourself. Therapy can help you explore relationship patterns, strengthen communication, establish healthy boundaries, and work through conflict.
Therapeutic Approaches
I draw from several theraputic approaches to help clients better understand themselves, naviagte challenges, build confidence and create change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Solution focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Person-Centered Therapy
Strength-Based Approach
Trauma Informed Care
Ready to take the first step?
Finding the right therapist matters. I'd love to connect, answer your questions, and see if working together feels like the right fit.