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Melanie Brinson, LCMHC

Licensed counselor supporting youth and families
  • Youth and family focus
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • Warm compassionate care

About Melanie Brinson

Melanie Brinson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with 9 years of clinical experience supporting children, teens, young adults, and families. She has worked with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, OCD, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, motivation and adjustment issues, and ADHD. Much of her work has focused on young people, and she is committed to helping youth build the skills and resilience that support a healthier future.

Her therapeutic approach is warm, accepting, and grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques to help clients identify practical strategies and new ways of thinking. Melanie also values creative expression and recognizes the role of art in the therapeutic process.

Melanie emphasizes the healing potential of a strong therapeutic relationship, creating space for clients to feel heard, cared for, and understood. She collaborates with people to clarify their goals, lean into strengths, address challenges, and craft actionable next steps. Her role is to support each person in becoming the author of their own story and in moving toward the changes they want to make.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Melanie Brinson have?

Melanie Brinson has 9 years of experience as a therapist.

Is Melanie Brinson a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Her license is listed as NC LCMHC 12801.

In which languages does Melanie Brinson provide therapy?

Melanie Brinson provides therapy in English.

Where is Melanie Brinson located?

Melanie Brinson is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Melanie Brinson as my therapist?

You can work with Melanie Brinson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Melanie Brinson work with international clients?

Melanie Brinson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Melanie Brinson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care



Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape patterns of connection and trust. In online sessions this approach helps clients explore relationship dynamics, attachment wounds, and ways to build more secure connections with others.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own capacity for growth. A therapist provides a supportive presence and follows the client’s pace, which is useful for people working through identity, self-esteem, or life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to develop alternative coping strategies. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns to produce actionable change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Melanie collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they evaluate what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across life changes, and access support from the comfort of one’s own environment.

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