Melanie Griffin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
North Carolina therapists accepting new clients
Mary JerniganLCMHC · 17 years experienceCoping with life changes · Anger management · Relationship issuesWork with Mary
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About Melanie
No matter what kind of challenges or difficulties or painful situations you go through in your life, we all have something deep within us that we can reach down and find the inner strength to get through them. Alana Stewart
My name is Melanie Griffin and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), practicing in North Carolina (#C11127). I am also licensed and have done extensive work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Connecticut (#007008).
I have been a Therapist/ LCSW for over 12 years and take pride in the fact that I have worked with a diverse population/culture of people.
I received my Master of Social Work (MSW), from Southern CT State University, I also hold a Bachelors (BS) in Public Health.
I have done work in such areas as Forensics, Community Services, Crisis Intervention, Trauma, Mental Health and Addictions, Geriatrics, Adolescent Services and Family Reunification.
I firmly believe in “Meeting the client where they are”. This, I believe has enhanced my role as a truly empathetic therapist and has helped me to understand the importance of Person-Centered Therapy. CBT is another theory which I strongly believe really works in therapy.
I understand that reaching out for help can not only be scary, but for many it still holds a realm of stigma and shame, this is why I am so conscious of the therapist’s role of engaging with their client for the purpose of opening up the gates of trust, empathy and understanding.
If I can help you in anyway, please reach out to me.
What Melanie helps with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Aging and geriatric issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
How Melanie works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Melanie is wonderful. Warm, friendly, understanding and insightful. She has helped me a great deal.”
- “Melanie has helped me very much and I highly recommend her to others.”
- “I think Melanie is an excellent therapist. She listens intently and responds appropriately. She is kind, compassionate and understanding. She gives me very good advice for tackling my problems.”
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- “Melanie is kind, compassionate, straightforward, and a wonderful therapist!”
- “She has been a wonderful therapist.”
- “She listens so well and make you feel absolutely comfortable! Like talking to an actual human being and that's rare to find in therapist! Melanie is amazing!”
- “Great listener and advice giver.”
- “Melanie is an excellent therapist. She listens to my concerns, truly understands and hears me, challenges me to think in a new perspective, always asks thought provoking questions, and what I really love is that when I ask her a question rather than give me her opinion based answer, she will ask me questions that lead me to figuring out the answer on my own. I feel safe and welcomed with her, she allows me to be myself, which is what I require from my therapist.”
- “Melanie is an excellent therapist. She listens to my concerns, truly understands and hears me, challenges me to think in a new perspective, always asks thought provoking questions, and what I really love is that when I ask her a question rather than give me her opinion based answer, she will ask me questions that lead me to figuring out the answer on my own. I feel safe and welcomed with her, she allows me to be myself, which is what I require from my therapist.”
- “Melanie has a lot of experience, she's genuinely caring, has a sense of humor and easily relates. I quickly felt assured that she really cared about my issues and offered practical advice. I believe she enjoys helping people and Im so happy I found her.”
- “She does a fine job very professional and very helpful and just a all around good person she has already helped me out with only two sessions”
- “I’ve recommended both BetterHelp and Melanie to friends already. Thanks”
- “Thank you for all you do”
- “Melanie has been great at helping me reach my goals.”
- “It’s important that I speak with someone personable. That will help me be accountable. A great listener and understanding. She makes me feel comfortable.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.