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Carrie Melton

Therapist · Michigan

Carrie Melton, LMSW

Calm, practical support for major life changes

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  • Person-centered care
  • Skill building
  • LGBTQ affirming

About Carrie

Carrie Melton is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and big life changes. She creates an affirming space for diverse identities and centers the person in front of her. Her approach aims to help clients feel more grounded and able to face day-to-day challenges.

Carrie blends practical skills with reflective work. She uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and begin small, workable changes. Mindfulness and Client-Centered ideas guide sessions so people feel heard while they try new ways of coping.

She has particular experience supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and young adults as they sort through relationship questions, career transitions, and identity concerns. Carrie also works with people dealing with grief, trauma, chronic illness, caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related issues. Her practice includes attention to ADHD, communication problems, and family-related stresses.

Sessions focus on practical strategies and on building self-understanding. Carrie helps people set goals, practice new skills between sessions, and track progress. She emphasizes pacing the work to match each person’s readiness.

Clients can expect a respectful, culturally aware approach that values individual strengths. Carrie works from Michigan and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

How Carrie’s methods translate to online work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot and test thoughts that keep them stuck. Sessions often include simple exercises and real-life practice to change patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing difficult feelings without getting ruled by them. It helps people clarify what matters most and take committed steps toward those values, even when things feel hard.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels useful. That shared decision-making helps tailor tools like CBT or ACT to each person’s daily life.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also permit using mindfulness exercises and homework between meetings to support progress in everyday settings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy questions, career changes, and coping with life transitions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style mixes practical skill work with compassionate listening. She uses ACT, CBT, DBT ideas, mindfulness, and a client-centered stance to meet real-life needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Carrie brings 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and populations in Michigan.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an LMSW, which is a licensed master social worker credential, and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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