Dr. Mary Ann Meli

Dr. Mary Ann Meli is a Florida psychologist with 35 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and low self-esteem. She aims to meet each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion during their first conversations and beyond.

Her approach is practical and person-centered. She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs instead of using one set method for everyone. Short-term goals and step-by-step changes are common parts of sessions when useful.

Dr. Meli draws on Client-Centered Therapy to focus on what matters most to the person in the room. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness techniques are added to help with grounding and stress management when appropriate.

People often turn to her for help after major life changes, caregiver strain, serious illness, or loss. She also supports those dealing with relationship difficulties, parenting stress, sleep problems, ADHD-related concerns, and addictive behaviors.

In sessions she listens first and then works with each person to set clear, realistic steps. The emphasis is on practical coping skills, clearer communication, and small changes that add up over time. Her goal is to help people feel steadier and more able to handle life’s challenges.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist creates space for you to tell your story and helps shape the work around your goals and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. It helps break those patterns with practical exercises and new ways of responding, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and OCD-related concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve focus. These skills can help when grief, chronic pain, or caregiver strain make daily life harder.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with you to pick methods that match your needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so the approach fits you, not the other way around.

Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling, technology, and your day-to-day life.