Melanie Griggs, LCMHC
Compassionate counselor for life transitions
- 35 years experience
- LCMHC licensed counselor
- Video phone chat texting
About Melanie Griggs
Melanie Griggs is a licensed clinician in North Carolina with 35 years of experience helping adults navigate significant life transitions and complex emotional challenges. She practices with a compassionate, holistic emphasis that centers the person rather than just symptoms, supporting clients as they build resilience, develop self-compassion, and work toward recovery from painful experiences. Melanie holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for licensed clinical mental health counselor, indicating specialized training in counseling and psychotherapy.
Her work addresses a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, workplace stress, chronic health challenges, and sleeping difficulties. She is experienced in guiding clients through interpersonal dynamics, parenting stresses, caregiving burdens, and identity-related concerns such as LGBT issues. Melanie also supports those coping with addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and the emotional fallout from abuse or domestic violence.
Using a collaborative and nonjudgmental stance, Melanie creates a supportive environment where clients can explore their inner lives, practice practical coping strategies, and reclaim a sense of agency. She focuses on transforming pain into opportunities for growth so clients can move toward clearer self-understanding, healthier relationships, and more balanced daily functioning.
Her work addresses a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, workplace stress, chronic health challenges, and sleeping difficulties. She is experienced in guiding clients through interpersonal dynamics, parenting stresses, caregiving burdens, and identity-related concerns such as LGBT issues. Melanie also supports those coping with addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and the emotional fallout from abuse or domestic violence.
Using a collaborative and nonjudgmental stance, Melanie creates a supportive environment where clients can explore their inner lives, practice practical coping strategies, and reclaim a sense of agency. She focuses on transforming pain into opportunities for growth so clients can move toward clearer self-understanding, healthier relationships, and more balanced daily functioning.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melanie Griggs have?
Melanie Griggs has 35 years of clinical experience.
Is Melanie Griggs a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC, which indicates she is a licensed clinical mental health counselor. License details are NC LCMHC 2872.
In which languages does Melanie Griggs provide therapy?
Melanie provides therapy in English.
Where is Melanie Griggs located?
Melanie is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Melanie Griggs as my therapist?
Clients can work with Melanie through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melanie Griggs work with international clients?
Melanie Griggs does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melanie Griggs cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as 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 straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button, complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist, and then schedule your first session depending on availability. Sessions may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Melanie integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-focused methods into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening with empathy and helping clients set their own goals so they feel heard and understood; it often helps with relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new patterns of thinking and behavior; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Trauma-focused therapy works directly with the impacts of past traumatic experiences by building safety, processing difficult memories, and strengthening coping skills to reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Melanie works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time so therapy matches what feels most useful and realistic for the client. This joint decision-making helps create a tailored plan that supports meaningful progress.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone allow face-to-face conversation from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter, more frequent check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, accommodate mobility or caregiving constraints, and maintain continuity of care across life changes while working with licensed professionals and therapists.