Melody Flannery, LCMHC
Licensed counselor for stress and relationships
- Evidence-based tools
- Weekend morning hours
- EAP participants welcome
About Melody Flannery
Melody Flannery brings 24 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She approaches therapy with a focus on practical, measurable steps - small goals that build quickly toward solutions - so clients can regain emotional balance without prolonged treatment. Her goal-oriented style aims to reduce the uncertainty and intense distress that often accompany difficult life changes, while tailoring techniques and tools to each person’s specific needs.
Melody welcomes Employment Assistance Program participants and works with many clients through weekly sessions that typically last 45 minutes. She maintains weekend availability, offering appointments on Saturday and Sunday mornings beginning at 7:00 AM, which can suit schedules that need flexibility. Melody holds an MS degree and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), which means she is trained and licensed to provide mental health counseling; she is also a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), indicating specialized training in addiction-related care.
Prospective clients can sign up on the platform to schedule an initial appointment and begin the process. Melody emphasizes collaboration and respect in the therapeutic relationship and aims to help each person find relief and practical strategies to feel better and move forward.
Melody welcomes Employment Assistance Program participants and works with many clients through weekly sessions that typically last 45 minutes. She maintains weekend availability, offering appointments on Saturday and Sunday mornings beginning at 7:00 AM, which can suit schedules that need flexibility. Melody holds an MS degree and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), which means she is trained and licensed to provide mental health counseling; she is also a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), indicating specialized training in addiction-related care.
Prospective clients can sign up on the platform to schedule an initial appointment and begin the process. Melody emphasizes collaboration and respect in the therapeutic relationship and aims to help each person find relief and practical strategies to feel better and move forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melody Flannery have?
Melody Flannery has 24 years of professional counseling experience.
Is Melody Flannery a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC and is licensed in North Carolina as NC LCMHC 14291.
In which languages does Melody Flannery provide therapy?
Melody provides therapy in English.
Where is Melody Flannery located?
Melody is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Melody Flannery as my therapist?
You can work with Melody through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melody Flannery work with international clients?
Melody Flannery does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melody Flannery 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a 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.
Approaches and Benefits of Online Therapy with a Licensed Professional
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration. In this approach the therapist creates a supportive environment and helps clients explore their values and goals, which can be especially useful for relationship concerns, grief, and self-esteem work.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT offers practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes by breaking problems into manageable steps and tracking progress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. DBT techniques can help clients dealing with strong emotional reactions, communication difficulties, and patterns of avoidance or impulsivity.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Melody will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape an individualized plan that can evolve over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage transportation or mobility limits, and maintain continuity of support. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver the same core therapeutic work and skills-based tools used in traditional in-person therapy.