Melanie Mahady, M.S.

Melanie Mahady holds a Master’s of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She uses an eclectic approach to address the needs of each of her clients individually. She has been working in the counseling field since 2003 with a variety of individuals and couples.

Prior to coming to Spanish River Counseling Center, she worked as a Consultant for Girls and Boys Town of South Florida, facilitated group therapy for women and human trafficking victims residing at a domestic violence shelter, and participated in Treatment Team Meetings with a variety of professionals to address the needs of clients in a holistic healing process.

Melanie has experience working with women, children, couples, and adolescents in the following areas:

• Same-Sex Attraction
• Depression
• Chemical Dependency
• Mental Health Disorder including Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, ADHD, Conduct Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Anxiety, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress, Sensory Dysfunction
• Emotional Dependency
• Relationship Issues/Couple/Marital
• Parent-Child Issues
• Self Esteem Issues
• Codependency

Melanie is certified to administer Prepare/Enrich and facilitates the Couple Checkup Conference. She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. She believes in guiding her clients gently yet effectively through the healing process they desire and towards a safer, more peaceful life.

Early in her educational experience, Melanie was led to a specific scripture in the Bible which encompasses her approach to the treatment process: “He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners...to comfort all who mourn, to provide for those who grieve…to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.” ~Isaiah 61:1-3

To schedule a phone consultation or to inquire about hosting the Couple Checkup Conference, please contact us at (561) 241-9014.