Dr. Mary Ann Meli

Dr. Mary Ann Meli is a Florida-licensed psychologist with 35 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and the challenges that come with life changes. Her tone in the room is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person's situation.

Patients can expect straightforward conversation and practical goals. She helps people talk through what feels overwhelming, identify patterns that get in the way, and try new ways of coping. Sessions are built around the person's needs rather than a fixed script.

Her work draws on client-centered ideas, which keep the person's priorities central. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, and mindfulness practices to help with calm and focus when emotions run high. These approaches are mixed to fit the issue at hand.

Dr. Meli has supported people through addiction concerns, relationship and family stress, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain, and attention-related challenges. She also addresses issues such as chronic illness, caregiving burden, end-of-life concerns, and midlife transitions.

Throughout the work she emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and encouragement. She invites people to be active in making choices about their goals and the steps taken each week. To begin, readers are asked to use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Dr. Meli draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness therapy to guide her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening carefully and following the person's priorities, helping people feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to change them. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Finding the right mix is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try approaches that fit the issue, and adjust plans based on how things are going. This is a collaborative process where the person's needs and preferences shape the path forward.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that suits your schedule, and avoid travel time. These practical benefits often help people maintain momentum while they work on stress, mood, relationships, or life transitions.