Melanie Roum, LCSW

Licensed in Louisiana · 15 years in practice

Melanie Roum is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical therapies that help people cope with hard moments.

License and registration

LCSW, Louisiana: 6413 · expires August 2026
LCSW, Virginia: 0904019485 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1992040141 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Melanie

Melanie Roum is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical therapies that help people cope with hard moments. She brings 15 years of experience and works in Louisiana. She speaks English and uses straightforward methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, depression, and changes in life.

Melanie centers sessions on what each person already knows about their life. She treats clients as the experts in their own story and looks for strengths to build on.

Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative and aimed at small, doable changes rather than overwhelming plans. Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. That means she helps people notice thoughts and habits, commit to actions that match values, and learn skills for intense emotions.

She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques when they fit the situation. Melanie often addresses relationship stress, family of origin issues, grief, parenting strain, and communication problems. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, substance use concerns, and the fallout of domestic violence or separation.

Work on self-esteem, anger, and attachment patterns is common in her practice. In sessions clients can expect clear tools, short experiments between meetings, and focused goal-setting. Melanie can also bring faith into conversations when a client finds that helpful.

She aims to empower people so they leave sessions with practical steps they can try between meetings.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Melanie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Melanie names

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Online support

Using evidence-based skills in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people name what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and change routines that keep problems going, which is often helpful for depression and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for handling intense emotions, improving communication, and managing urges. Finding the right mix of approaches is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try different tools, and adjust the plan as needed. This collaborative approach makes it easier to find what actually helps in day-to-day life. Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls work well for longer therapy sessions and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging can provide brief check-ins, coaching between sessions, or a simpler way to follow up after a meeting. These options make it more convenient to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Melanie address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, anger, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The approach is practical and collaborative, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with mindfulness and motivational interviewing when useful.

What background and experience does she bring?

Melanie has 15 years of professional experience offering supportive, skills-based therapy to people facing a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LCSW credentials and practices in Louisiana with licensure noted for LA LCSW and VA LCSW.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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