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Dean Melrose

Practical, experienced guidance for emotional challenges

LMHC, LCMHC New Hampshire

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Dean

Dean Melrose is a licensed mental health counselor with 30 years of clinical experience who practices in New Hampshire.

Background and approach

He holds the credentials MA LMHC LMHC8551 and NH LCMHC 260 and draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and related concerns. His work emphasizes practical skills and clearer thinking to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Melrose's style blends direct guidance with empathetic listening, inviting clients to explore patterns that contribute to relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem struggles, intimacy-related issues, career strain, and compassion fatigue. He also attends to complex life circumstances such as chronic pain, illness, disability, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and other areas of loss or identity stress.

Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies are used alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered work to tailor sessions to each person's goals. Available through a variety of remote formats, his practice seeks to create a collaborative atmosphere where clients can develop concrete strategies, clarify values, and build resilience.

Prospective clients in New Hampshire can learn about session options and scheduling when they begin the matching and intake process.

Approaches for Online Change and Growth

Dean Melrose commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered techniques in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and experimenting with new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression and to address problems such as addictions or difficulty coping with life changes. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, validation, and collaboration so clients can explore emotions, clarify values, and build self-understanding at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs and goals. Together they consider preferences, practical concerns, and immediate priorities to adapt sessions and tools over time so the approach remains relevant and useful.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and health needs. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, the ability to use shorter check-ins or longer talks as needed, and multiple ways to practice skills between meetings, helping clients access consistent support in ways that suit their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and many additional focus areas listed in his profile.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions combine client-centered care with practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to help clients identify goals and build concrete coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of experience to his practice, drawing on long-term clinical work to inform treatment planning and session structure.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The profile lists MA LMHC LMHC8551 and NH LCMHC 260 as credentials, and the therapist practices in New Hampshire.
In which language can I work with this therapist and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

New Hampshire, Massachusetts

Languages

English