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Carrie Melton

CBT-informed care for life transitions and stress

LMSW Michigan

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Carrie

Carrie Melton is a licensed social worker with 12 years of clinical experience based in Michigan. She frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance-based and client-centered techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the practical challenges that come with life transitions.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, and she also supports clients facing career pressures, relationship difficulties, and family problems. Carrie emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-oriented process that helps clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and move toward clearer values and goals.

She integrates mindfulness and dialectical strategies when emotional regulation or distress tolerance are central to treatment, and uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. As an LMSW she approaches each person with cultural awareness and an affirming stance toward diverse identities, including LGBT concerns.

Carrie offers a supportive environment for exploring difficult material while tailoring goals and pacing to each client’s needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Carrie often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy complements this by focusing on values-driven action and learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, which can be useful for life transitions and chronic worries.

She also employs client-centered methods that prioritize listening, empathy, and collaboration so that treatment goals reflect each person’s priorities. Determining the best blend of approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist and client will explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques to find what fits best for the individual.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and try different formats to see which supports progress and engagement.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Carrie address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, relationship and family problems, ADHD, career and coaching concerns, and compassion fatigue among other topics listed in her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her work combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered techniques, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor interventions to each client's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Carrie has 12 years of experience providing psychotherapy and support across a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds an LMSW credential and is licensed in Michigan under MI LMSW 6801103959.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as available formats for therapy.
How does pricing and payment work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working with her?
Prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

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

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English