Melanie is so professional, compassionate and honest at the same time. I’m so grateful that I’ve had the opportunity to work with her.
Melanie Barefield, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Melanie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Melanie. View 51 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Georgia and Georgia
Recent reviews
Melanie patience, understanding and communication makes her such a valuable therapist. I’m very grateful for her!
More about Melanie
- 8 years' experience
- Female
- LPC, LMFT
I am a counselor with 7 years of experience working with a range of clients. Having received a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, my focus has been on helping to heal relationships while also working with individuals learn to cope with stressors that spring from family of origin issues. It has been a honor to walk with those struggling with past traumatic experiences as well and this has been where the majority of my experience lies. I have worked in different environments including residential treatment centers, in-home counseling, and also church-based and hospital settings.
My approach to counseling is to help the person or family I am working with identify where they would like to be by first listening and then working collaboratively with the person or system to achieve the desired outcome. I am trained in Prepare-Enrich and have worked with couples to strengthen their marriages. With individuals, I have worked mainly using techniques from CBT and Trauma-Focused CBT when indicated. Having been trained in family therapy, I use Family Systems Therapy approaches to help families learn about how they currently operate and to help them make changes to improve their dynamics in how each person relates to other members.
The first step to getting to where you would like to be is taking the time to reach out for help. I would be honored to walk alongside you and provide the support you need to make your tomorrow better than today!
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Melanie Barefield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497346266.
- LPC · Georgia · LPC010131 · Expires September 2026
- LMFT · Georgia · MFT001622 · Expires September 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Melanie Barefield
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Melanie is so professional, compassionate and honest at the same time. I’m so grateful that I’ve had the opportunity to work with her.
Melanie patience, understanding and communication makes her such a valuable therapist. I’m very grateful for her!
Melanie is so balanced with understanding logic and emotion. She makes dissecting my trauma interesting and appreciated.
Melanie is the best therapist in the world.
She has amazing insights and asks good questions
Melanie is very understanding and very empathetic towards me. She has helped me through the toughest moments and healing traumas I did not realized I had.
Melanie is awesome, im so glad she’s my therapist
Melanie is amazing! Would highly recommend her to anyone!
Melanie is the best therapist out there. She not only helps you work through your issues and how you’re thinking and processing them but she prays for you as well. She’s one of the most encouraging affirming people I’ve ever encountered and I’m so grateful for her
Melanie is awesome. I don’t feel judged at all and feel comfortable being totally honest. She has a sweet calming voice and a beautiful smile. I’d recommend her to anyone I knew wanting to be counseled.
She listens and gives great advice!
Melanie is very a skilled and thorough therapist, she is gifted at what she does.
Melanie is extremely reliable, efficient, and incredibly understanding!
Melanie is patient and understanding. She helps guide me in a way to understand the way I feel about my behavior, as well as those around me.
My therapist allows me to work through my issues in a safe way. I’m very grateful
Melanie is so helpful and patient with me, I couldn’t have asked for a better therapist
She is an awesome soul and I really appreciate her for helping me in my time of need
Very patient, good listener, amazing personality
Melanie is the best therapist I’ve had, she’s of great value to the better help platform.
She is one of a kind.
She’s extremely patient and always makes therapy a safe place. She listens and gives me subtle changes to make. Her analogy and perspective helps for growth and change.
Melanie is the absolute best. She’s an amazing therapist. She listens, is engaged in what you’re saying, and provides support. I would recommend her to my closest friends and family, and anyone else in the world that needs an excellent therapist.
Melanie is a great listener and very compassionate. I’m enjoying my experience in therapy it’s very helpful and I recommend Melanie 1000/10!
Melanie expertise has been very helpful in my time of difficulty, I know her future and past clients benefits greatly from what she has to offer
Thank you!
Melanie is one of the most pleasant, empathetic, and professional therapists out there. I've never felt so at ease talking to someone about truly difficult topics. I never feel uncomfortably pushed by her, yet I know with every session that I'm making tremendous progress. I couldn't be more grateful to have her as a resource in my life. She means everything to my healing process.
Melanie had such a kind and warm presence. She really listens and takes in what I’m saying and feeling! She gives me hope and confidence that the practice and exercises in our therapy session will help me get to a better place in life. Everyone needs someone like Melanie to support mentally and encourage spiritually.
Melanie takes the time to offer relevant insight. She really puts on effort into her sessions. And that's only 2 sessions in.
I really appreciate the understanding and expertise that Melanie provides. She's a great coach and listener. I highly recommend her!
Couldn’t ask for a better therapist on such an important journey in my life. She’s been extremely compassionate; listens extremely well; understanding; engaged; guidance and analysis has been impeccably spot-on. There’s no judgment, just compassion and support. Couldn’t ask for a better therapist.
Melanie energy and listening skills are great. And she look for solutions to problems
Melanie has been great so far in understanding what areas I need help in and creating tasks for me to work on them each week!
I love her!
She does a great job!
Melanie has become vital to me recovering! She is empathetic, sympathetic, and truly a blessing to my life!
Melanie is excellent!! She understands where I'm coming from and always has creative solutions and feedback. She is non-judgmental but also very spiritual and incorporates faith into our sessions which is important to me. I have never finished a session with her and felt like I didn't walk away with a new strategy or next step. Very helpful!!
Melanie is amazing in every way I am so grateful!
Melanie is absolutely fabulous! I always leave my sessions feeling seen and heard.
She’s amazing
Melanie is a true professional, I've been feeling much better since applying some of the techniques and methods she's given me to manage my anxiety.
Melanie is wonderful. She has helped me so much with all her knowledge
Melanie is the best therapist I have ever worked with!
Melanie is an outstanding therapist. Not only does she listen with empathy, she offers resources to help her clients work through their personal goals and areas of need. She is simply amazing and I highly recommend to anyone looking for personal growth and healing.
Melanie is truly a godsend; incredibly helpful and perspective. Coming from a person who rarely reaches out for help and definitely felt I could take on the world on my own it was a breath of fresh air to have had the pleasure of seeing & chatting with Melanie as my therapist. Not only did she understand where I was coming from she aided and guided me through getting to the root of my issues and trauma and then helped me towards the path of overcoming and healing those traumas. I can’t say enough good things about her. Thank you Melanie - for making me feel validated and like I don’t have to take on everything alone to name just a couple ways you have helped me!
Melanie is extremely helpful and knowledgeable with an arsenal of tools to get you on the right path!
She offers tools and feedback that I find helpful.
Melanie has saved me and is so responsive and truly a gift
Melanie is amazing. Her wisdom and compassion have worked magic in my life and allowed me to reset when I feel lost or out of control. The resources she has shared with me have given me the tools to help myself, which may be the greatest gift there is.
Melanie has been open, courteous, and unbelievably perceptive. A common problem I have had in therapy is running into walls set up by the counselors themselves, whether it comes down to personal beliefs or assumptions. I end up editing my thoughts and feelings so that they will not lead to disputes or confusion, and therapy then becomes useless. Melanie does not do this. She is open and adaptable, and clearly wants to start from a foundation with the person she is helping, rather than one that she herself is comfortable with. Therapy with her has been a transformative experience for me, though not in the sense that everything has been wonderful. I have had ups and downs, but I feel better equipped to deal with them now. I cannot recommend her enough.
Helpful, professional, dedicated, and supportive.
Melanie has helped me learn the skills to deal with anxieties and fears that I have. I feel supported in the areas where I need help and our sessions are safe spaces for me to say what is on my mind. My life has all around improved with Melanie’s help!
Frequently asked questions
Does Melanie Barefield offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Melanie Barefield works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Melanie Barefield speak?
Melanie Barefield speaks English.
How many years of experience does Melanie Barefield have?
Melanie Barefield has 8 years of experience.
Where is Melanie Barefield licensed to practice?
Melanie Barefield is licensed to practice in Georgia and Georgia.
Does Melanie Barefield accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Melanie Barefield does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Melanie Barefield offer?
Melanie Barefield offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Melanie Barefield?
Melanie Barefield can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Melanie Barefield?
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