- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Melanie
Melanie Griffin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 16 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem issues, and career or life changes.
She uses straightforward, person-focused work. Sessions emphasize listening first and helping people identify strengths they can draw on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) features in her work when addressing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses client-centered ideas to keep conversations grounded in the client’s priorities.
Melanie trained with a Master of Social Work, MSW, from Southern Connecticut State University and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health. Her background includes work in forensics, community services, crisis intervention, trauma, mental health and addictions, geriatrics, adolescent services, and family reunification. That variety has informed how she responds to different life situations.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. Discussions can include ways to manage rising anger, reduce anxiety in stressful settings, and change behaviors that worsen mood or relationships. Motivational Interviewing is used to help people consider and commit to change when that is a goal.
Melanie works with multicultural issues, women’s concerns, and young adult transitions. She sees the long-term nature of some problems and the shorter focus of others, adapting conversation and tools to the person’s current needs.
How Melanie’s approaches apply to online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s concerns and priorities. It means sessions often begin with open conversation about what matters most and move at the client’s pace. This style helps when anger feels tied to relationships or identity and when someone needs time to feel understood.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice this looks like identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, testing those ideas, and trying different behaviors. CBT is useful for anger that comes from automatic reactions at work or home and for managing stress that fuels irritability.
Motivational Interviewing helps when change feels difficult. The therapist uses questions and reflections to explore ambivalence and build commitment to small steps. This approach supports people who want to reduce drinking, manage mood swings, or practice different ways of responding when anger rises.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals and preferences, and adapt those methods over time as needs shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In practical terms, remote work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discuss which arrangement best fits daily life when scheduling.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with people who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, and living with another person’s anger. She also addresses anger alongside related concerns like stress, trauma, and relationship problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a person-centered approach that begins with listening and identifying strengths. Practical tools from CBT are added to change thought and behavior patterns when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working in areas such as crisis intervention, trauma, addictions, geriatrics, and adolescent services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina and with prior licensure in Connecticut. Her practice is located in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the matching and scheduling steps.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.