Carrie Melton , LMSW

Carrie Melton is a licensed therapist based in Michigan with 12 years of experience working with people facing complex life challenges. She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and centers her practice on creating an affirming, inclusive space for diverse identities, including LGBT clients and young adults navigating major transitions.

Carrie focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and career or life-change difficulties. Her approach blends empowerment and self-discovery with compassionate guidance, helping clients build practical skills for communication, manage social anxiety, and develop coping strategies that fit their daily lives.

Working collaboratively, she supports clients through mood and workplace challenges as well as deeper explorations of identity, intimacy, and resilience. Carrie emphasizes cultural sensitivity and respect, meeting each person at a comfortable pace and honoring individual strengths. Her goal is to help clients cultivate self-understanding, stronger connections, and meaningful tools for sustained growth.

Approaches and Online Care for Personalized Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life transitions by focusing on meaningful direction rather than symptom elimination alone.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It offers practical tools for managing mood disorders, worry, and coping skills, and is often structured to produce concrete strategies that clients can use between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, giving clients space to explore their own solutions while the therapist provides support and reflective listening. This approach can be especially helpful for building self-understanding, improving relationships, and fostering resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carrie Melton works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access care around work, family, and daily life. These options help licensed professionals and therapists maintain continuity of care, adapt to scheduling needs, and support clients in the environments where they live and work.