Melynda Farnham, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Pinellas Park, FL
Online & In-Person
About me
I have over a decade of experience helping neurodivergent clients and those who have experienced trauma learn new ways to thrive.
Are you a neuro-diverse person struggling in a world designed for a different brain? Is it hard for you to "do the thing" even if it's something that you feel "should" be easy? Are lingering effects from trauma holding you back? For these issues, I try to find creative solutions to therapy based on your needs, which might include mindfulness activities based on your interests, walk-and-talks in nature for ecotherapy, therapeutic game play, creating concrete goals and plans, and/or following your lead to find the best evidence-based practice that will work for you.
Even during the busiest times when it's difficult to carve out an hour for anything, you should leave the session feeling glad that you kept your appointment. I will help you set goals and then point out and celebrate every success. Therapy will be a safe space for you to vent and feel heard and validated, while learning some new skills to meet your goals.
During an initial consultation, we'll discuss your goals and some creative ideas for treatment that will work best for you.
License
License(s)
Education
University of South Florida
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$75 - $150Sliding scale
YesAccepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Humana
- Cigna
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- LGBTQIA+
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Ecotherapy
- Mindfulness
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Autism
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Groups
Languages
- English
Website and social media