Provides helpful feedback. Helps with problem solving. Good listener.
Melvin Baum, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Melvin is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Melvin. View 20 reviews
- Great news, Melvin is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Missouri
Recent reviews
Melvin is warm and grounded, with a sense of humor and friendliness that makes it easy to talk with him. I find him to be perceptive and understanding, and responsive to my needs during therapy sessions.
More about Melvin
- 24 years' experience
- Male
- LPC
I started my career working in addiction treatment programs. Then as a director of a psychiatric hospital day treatment program I helped individuals who were in a fragile condition with many different disorders and situations to regain their footing in the world. Now for 13 years I have worked in private practice. I have 21 years of experience with patients with numerous mental health disorders, problems, and situations.
I believe strongly in individualized treatment depending on the person and their needs. I enjoy meeting each person and hearing about their difficulties and struggles then working together to plan an approach that will help them to find relief from their discomfort so they can move on to achieve their goals.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Trichotillomania
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Melvin Baum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720188659.
- LPC · Missouri · 2001022065 · Expires June 2025
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 Melvin Baum
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Provides helpful feedback. Helps with problem solving. Good listener.
Melvin is warm and grounded, with a sense of humor and friendliness that makes it easy to talk with him. I find him to be perceptive and understanding, and responsive to my needs during therapy sessions.
I have a lot going on simultaneously in my personal & professional life. I feel comfortable sharing anything on my mind with Melvin and he encourages me to message him between sessions to check in. I appreciate everything.
Melvin does a great job of listening and understanding what’s going on. He gives practical advice that is helpful in the moment and helps you determine a path forward.
He is knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and prepared to help you exact real change.
Mel understands, listens, and gives advice and therapeutic exercises and strategies to deal with one’s personal experiences. 100% recommend
He is real, and you can tell him anything with as much detail as you need to express what you’re feeling, and he will answer very personally and professionally.
My therapist always responds to me very quickly even on the weekends. I marked the wrong choice.
Mel listened and he was pretty blunt with his words which made me realize how much I appreciate thwr.. He has been working in the field for many years and makes me feel like my shoulders are getting lighter physically and mentally.
Mel has been amazing since starting therapy. He is very responsive, encouraging and understanding. I was very nervous to seek therapy but Mel makes it easy to be honest and open. His empathy and caring are inspiring.
He's old he's good he's he listens
Mel has helped me process my emotions through empathy and insight. He listens intently and I always look forward to speaking with him. It's like talking with a friend.
Mel is a great listener, he has a very relaxed style which really helps make me feel comfortable to get into my bigger issues.
All good.
Mel makes me feel comfortable and safe. He is empathetic.
I think Mel is a great therapist who made himself readily available to me. I appreciated his insight and his wisdom, and wish him all the best on his path. I hope others can find the same in him as I did.
Very thoughtful and helpful individual. listens well and helps you think about situations from a better/different point of view.
When Mel is your therapist be prepared to have a therapist who is keenly focused on your problems and responds very quickly and proactively. Mel is the change agent I needed to move forward.
He’s a good guy
Mel is a very smart, very related professional. Definitely worth connecting with.
Frequently asked questions
Does Melvin Baum offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Melvin Baum 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 Melvin Baum speak?
Melvin Baum speaks English.
How many years of experience does Melvin Baum have?
Melvin Baum has 24 years of experience.
Where is Melvin Baum licensed to practice?
Melvin Baum is licensed to practice in Missouri.
Does Melvin Baum accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Melvin Baum accepts 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 Melvin Baum offer?
Melvin Baum offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Melvin Baum?
Melvin Baum 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 Melvin Baum?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.