About me

I am a mental health counselor licensed in Massachusetts with over 15 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, stress, anxiety, parenting problems, ADHD, and anger management. I have also helped many people who have experienced grief and loss, career changes, and eating and sleep disorders. For the last 12 years, I have worked as a Middle and High School counselor providing social, emotional, and personal support for teens.

My counseling style is non-judgmental and supportive. I believe in creating a safe space where one can learn and grow while they are treated with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach is solution focused combining cognitive-behavioral and reality based techniques. I will tailor our sessions and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

Counseling and seeking change is hard work. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support you!

I look forward to working with you!


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
  • Anger management
  • Self esteem, Motivation
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Depression

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 23

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

MA LMHC 5726

RI LMHC MHC01428


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melanie Bagaglio. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Aug 13, 2022 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

Melanie is great, she is a good active listener and provides great feedback, advice, and tips to navigate stressful or challenging situations. I greatly appreciate her time and energy in listening and conversing with me to help me through difficult times.

Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem

I’m very comfortable discussing uncomfortable topics and don’t feel judged

Written on Jul 08, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 3 years and 10 months

Melanie is a great listener, provides good feedback, and has helped me a lot through many difficult times.

Written on Apr 29, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 3 years and 8 months on issues concerning eating disorders, and self esteem

Melanie is a very good listener. She is warm and professional. She understands my issues and supports me exploring them. She also offers concrete matrix for self care.
And good support for my insecurities.
I feel I have made progress on the issues that I felt I needed help with and will continue to with Melanie's help.

Written on Apr 22, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks

Melanie is helping my son through a really tough time. What's nice is that I can reach out to, or share with her things that are going on with my son as they come up. She is very responsive and helpful! My son was not willing to see a therapist but I managed to get him to text, as opposed to talk, with Melanie. She understands teens and so far it's been going well. She has managed to get him to be a repeat customer! They meet for texting sessions once a week. Can't believe he is finally talking to someone. Highly recommend Melanie!

Written on Feb 12, 2021 after therapy with Melanie for 2 years and 9 months

She has helped me with anxiety and stress. With gratitude for her. I have hope that my goals are achieved with her help. It has been great having the remote option and she is quick to response to messages. I highly recommend her as a counselor.

Written on Dec 06, 2020 after therapy with Melanie for 7 months on issues concerning grief, anger management, and adhd

She is very easy to talk to and I enjoy my sessions with her

Written on Jul 23, 2020 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and self esteem

she is an awesome therapist. Melanie has been able to offer a listening ear, and provide ways of coping and really cares about what I'm going through.

Written on Jun 14, 2020 after therapy with Melanie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

Melanie really helped me get through one of the most stressful times of my career. She is easy to talk to. She gave me tools to utilize combating my anxiety and stress. I highly recommend her for the working mom. She also gave me advice around family issues. She is very knowledgeable and understanding. She is great!

Written on Mar 30, 2020 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks

Very patient and understanding - Melanie asks thorough questions and does a great job of having a full understanding of my situation. She's also very clear on my goals and works with me to laser focus on the root issues. She's very kind and has great insight! I would highly recommend her!

Written on Aug 29, 2019 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Melanie's very sweet and understanding and makes online appointments as well as chat sessions available!

Written on Aug 22, 2019 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks

I feel very blessed and liberated that God used Melanie to help me realize my potential and importance. She took the time to understand and knew pretty quickly what I needed and what to do. I would recommend her to anyone who needs guidance during the hard times. Thanks Melanie!

Written on Jun 08, 2019 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue

A very nice and relatable woman who approaches therapy from and interactive rather than observational approach

Written on Jun 03, 2019 after therapy with Melanie for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and sleeping disorders

Over two years she's been supportive as ever. I highly recommend her.

Written on May 12, 2019 after therapy with Melanie for 1 month

Melanie has been great. She listens and gives great incite. I especially love that I can be open about my religious thoughts and she respects this and considers it when talking to me. She has made my counseling experience very easy. She has helped me understand a lot about myself and the reasons behind the things I don't understand about my past. I look forward to opening up more and allowing her to help me work through the difficulties of my past. May God continue to bless her with wisdom, love, and discernment so she may continue to bless others as she has blessed me!

Written on Jul 22, 2018 after therapy with Melanie for 2 months

Melanie is a great counselor, flexible and supportive. She helped me improve a lot so far in so short time. She is very patient and friendly.

Written on Jun 24, 2018 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and anger

Melanie is the best! Very personable and relatable, and can identify what's bothering you even when you can't. I started using teencounseling.com during a very emotional time with significant life transitions, and I felt like I was drowning. Now, with Melanie's weekly goals and easily attainable steps, I'm feeling better than ever and optimistic about life and the community of people around me.

Written on May 08, 2018 after therapy with Melanie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

I sought counseling through teencounseling.com after a difficult family situation. Melanie was an excellent match and offered insightful guidance and encouragement. During our weekly chat sessions she would "listen" patiently while I typed my updates, and then provide helpful feedback. I have appreciated her counseling immensely.

Written on Mar 16, 2018 after therapy with Melanie for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, grief, parenting, self esteem, and anger

Melanie is the best!

Written on Mar 05, 2018 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, eating, sleeping, and self esteem

I like the way Melanie Bagaglio is helping me with the issues I'm dealing with in my life. She is very quick with responding to my messages. I would recommend her to my friends and family.

Written on Jul 14, 2017 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, grief, eating, sleeping, and self esteem

She's a very committed counselor has she helped me overcome my fears. She has taught me new methods to do so such as CBT and mindful thinking. I like the worksheets she includes in some of our sessions. Very understanding and non-judgmental!

Written on Jun 21, 2017 after therapy with Melanie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, sleeping, parenting, self esteem, and anger

Working with Melanie has brought great tools, insight, and support into my life at a critical time. I believe teencounseling.com matched me with a counselor I could respect and trust. Most of all, Melanie conveys a genuine care with a very upfront approach that I truly appreciate. Thank you so much.

Written on Apr 30, 2017 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family, and self esteem

After the first contact, Melanie made me feel comfortable and I started to feel better about my situation. Her quick responses and desire to help me focus on bettering myself are appreciated!

Written on Apr 29, 2017 after therapy with Melanie for 2 days on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Really enjoyed the service. Nice to have counselors available to you even living in a rural area where there is not always a great deal of counselors. Sometimes I would have to wait a whole month in between counseling sessions. Not with teencounseling.com!

Written on Apr 22, 2017 after therapy with Melanie for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, grief, and self esteem

Thank you Melanie. You helped reconstruct my crumbling world with practical stepwise guidence.

Written on Apr 05, 2017 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and self esteem

Super sweet and honest. Let's me vent away and is a great listener.

Written on Mar 12, 2017 after therapy with Melanie for 2 months on issues concerning eating

It was my great pleasure working with Melanie! She was always there for me, and she always remembered all our conversations. I liked how she tried to be creative in addressing my issues, I could feel she thinks about my particular case, and determined to provide the best help possible, not just go "by the book." I really appreciate her help and professionalism!

Written on Mar 01, 2017 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping, and anger

Melanie is brilliant, no judging, knows how and when to push to gain insight provides good tools and homework which truly has helped me. I've been to three face to face psychologists over the years and none have worked as well as this, a combination of good responses and the ability to articulate how your feeling without judgement. Thank you Melanie.

Written on Feb 26, 2017 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping, parenting, and self esteem

I like it that Melanie has a lot of life experience and she gives good advice. It's practical and realistic and moreover she is just a fantastic listener and I felt immediately comfortable with her, even though we are not meeting face to face.

Written on Feb 20, 2017 after therapy with Melanie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Nice and caring, helped me through a rough patch of my life. I'm grateful.

Written on Feb 07, 2017 after therapy with Melanie for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship

My counselor is good. She checks on me to find out how am doing. She doesn't just leave me out to hang dry. I really appreciate her.

Written on Jan 30, 2017 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, grief, parenting, self esteem, and anger

Melanie and I hit it off immediately! She has a realistic, no nonsense approach to life's issues. Her feedback and suggestions help me sort through things without leaving me feeling inadequate or like there is something wrong with me. I feel like a can bring any issue to her, and have shared worries and concerns I have never felt comfortable sharing before. I would recommend her to anyone who is actually serious about making changes and sorting through obstacles life throws at you.

Written on Jan 29, 2017 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning family

My counseling thus far with Melanie Bagaglio is going very well. Melanie has great insight, and has provided excellent guidance and advice. Melanie has been a great listener and has shown great patience, understanding, and restraint. Counseling online via written messaging only started approximately 4 weeks ago. It is my first time experiencing my own personal counseling. In just this short period of time I am already sharing some of the deepest, darkest details of my daughter's abuse from my ex-husband boyfriend. Melanie has enabled me in just this short period of time to feel comfortable in sharing these details and confident that Melanie can cope with these details and provide good feedback in response.

Written on Jan 22, 2017 after therapy with Melanie for 2 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger, and depression

Melanie has got me through one of my worst years. Providing advice, a good listener and non-judgemental, especially when I felt lost and far away from friends and family. Now I am in a better place thanks to Melanie.

Written on Jan 12, 2017 after therapy with Melanie for 2 days on issues concerning depression, family, and self esteem

I think teencounseling.com is great for people that have anxiety of talking with a therapist in person, or feel as if though their concerns might be discredited by a doctor.

Written on Dec 19, 2016 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, trauma and abuse, sleeping, and self esteem

Melanie is very supportive and understanding. She asks questions and is a good listener. I've really benefited from talking with her! Thank you for being there...

Written on Dec 18, 2016 after therapy with Melanie for 2 days

Melanie has been a great help at helping me to discern options in my life. She goes straight to point and has made interesting suggestions.

Written on Nov 08, 2016 after therapy with Melanie for 2 days on issues concerning depression

Melanie Bagahlio asks all the right questions, and she leads the conversation so you know where you're going with things and aren't lost. She's great!

Written on Nov 02, 2016 after therapy with Melanie for 3 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career

I was a mess! I needed to talk to a real human or I was going to have a breakdown. I was paired with Melanie and she thanked me for taking the time to tell my story. How refreshing! No one seems to have time to listen long enough to help share my pain. I was experiencing the largest emotional storm of my life. Melanie took the time to read and respond in a caring way. I completely recommend Melanie and teencounseling.com to walk with you through your storms.

Written on Sep 01, 2016 after therapy with Melanie for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, sleeping, parenting, self esteem, career, and depression

Talking to Melanie is like talking to a wise friend who is able to remain neutral. She has helped me to work through a few issues and I appreciate her guidance so, so, so much! I highly recommend her and the teen counseling platform. I was skeptical at first but I feel this type venue for counseling is ideal in our ever busier life as well as economical. Again, I highly recommend!

Written on Aug 31, 2016 after therapy with Melanie for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping, self esteem, and career

Melanie is a really big help. She's gotten me to open up in the past month than any of my other therapists did in a year.

Written on Aug 07, 2016 after therapy with Melanie for 2 days on issues concerning relationship, family, and career

Melanie is so awesome! I have had the most incredible year, and not in a fun way. Melanie is completely non-judgmental, very positive, and very easy and calming to talk with. She has an amazing sense of humor, and an amazing intuitive sense also. I have told her very private things and have laughed and cried and she's right there with me. She is the best!

Written on May 02, 2016 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief, and bipolar

Melanie has really been there for me. I trust her and find her soothing!

Written on Apr 30, 2016 after therapy with Melanie for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, sleeping, parenting, self esteem, anger, and depression

Very helpful and supportive. Melanie always makes sure to check in with me and follow up with the skills from sessions. I am so thankful for her.

Written on Nov 15, 2015 after therapy with Melanie for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, self esteem, and depression

Melanie has been great - I have needed someone who was going to be non judgemental, allow me to type a lot to get things out, has given me an alternative perspective on a situation and has given me some good advice on confidence building.

Written on Aug 18, 2015 after therapy with Melanie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, anger, and depression

Melanie was there for me when I needed someone to guide me forward. She gave me the support and tools I needed to feel in control again. I learned to trust in my self-worth and be patient with my journey. My life feels more manageable than it did before, and Melanie definitely helped me get there. Thank you!

Written on Jul 28, 2015 after therapy with Melanie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger, career, and depression

She is very supportive, I love working with her.

Written on Jul 10, 2015 after therapy with Melanie for 6 days

Melanie was very helpful to me at a time in my life when I was in a panic state, desperate, and didn't know where to turn or what to do.
I was able to vent to her and just by doing this, and knowing that someone CARED about me and what I was experiencing was a great gift. Melanie was very attentive and addressed my current state ( as it shifted daily, sometimes in a dramatic way even) in a calm, nonjudgemental way. Working with Melanie allowed me to see that  I can feel " safe" in the world. With her help, I was able to take a step back, examine some of my options for the challenges I was having, and also give myself a break by doing some self care. Melanie listened to me and very quickly ascertained the kind of person I am and what would give me the greatest benefit. By working with her, I was able to get a glimmer of hope once again, and that gift is priceless.

Written on Jul 03, 2015 after therapy with Melanie for 11 months

Melanie has been very attentive and helpful to me during a challenging time in my life. She has created a safe and secure relationship with me so that I feel I can share anything I need to with her. She has a gift of deep listening across the miles and encourages me on. With Melanie, I know I can get practical advice to apply daily. She also helps me think through situations and work on seeing myself more clearly. I highly recommend her.
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Written on Jun 09, 2015 after therapy with Melanie for 1 year and 5 months

Melanie has been a great resource. She is on point and has great suggestions. I know at any time I can just vent a bit and admit things I may not admit in person. I get no judgement and only support and suggestions. She holds me accountable and is helping me with insecurities and domestic abuse recovery.

Work with me!