Melanie Roum, LCSW

Melanie Roum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with 15 years of experience. She focuses on stress and anxiety and helps people facing trauma, depression, substance issues, and life transitions. Melanie centers care on each person's strengths and perspectives. She offers steady support while people take steps toward a more manageable life.

Melanie encourages clients to name what matters to them and to try concrete steps toward those goals. She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to shape practical skills and choices. Sessions often include learning coping strategies, practicing new responses to old patterns, and building small routines that add up over time.

Her work also addresses relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Melanie supports people dealing with complex issues like addiction, chronic illness, blended family stress, and family-of-origin problems. She aims to help people notice what works for them and to strengthen daily habits that reduce overwhelm.

Melanie values a collaborative approach. She listens for strengths and tailors plans to fit each person’s life and goals. The Bible is a source she sometimes draws on at clients' request to support personal meaning and growth.

To begin, she asks that people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Using evidence-based approaches in online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward them. It focuses on what matters most and on building actions that match those priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Melanie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and lifestyle. She listens to what is working and adjusts the plan as people practice new skills and notice what helps.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy schedule, reducing travel time, and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Online conversations can let a therapist coach skill practice, problem-solve stressful situations, and support follow-through between sessions.