Carrie Melton , LMSW

Carrie Melton is a Michigan-based licensed therapist with 12 years of experience supporting people through complex life transitions and mental health concerns. She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and brings clinical training and practical experience to work with clients facing anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, trauma, grief, relationship and family challenges, intimacy-related issues, career questions, and compassion fatigue.

Carrie’s practice is grounded in creating an affirming, inclusive environment that honors diverse identities and experiences, including LGBTQ clients. She emphasizes empowerment and self-discovery, partnering with individuals to notice patterns in communication, reduce social anxiety, and build practical strategies for day-to-day coping and long-term growth. Her approach weaves together evidence-informed methods to help with mood regulation, interpersonal difficulties, workplace stress, and the search for deeper self-understanding.

Approachable and culturally sensitive, Carrie works at a pace that feels meaningful to each person. She aims to cultivate resilience, self-compassion, and authentic connection by honoring individual strengths and values, and by guiding clients toward realistic, sustainable steps for change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Carrie draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as primary methods in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts or feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Carrie works together with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so therapy fits each person’s life and pace. This shared decision making helps ensure that treatment strategies feel relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access scheduled care from different locations, fit sessions into busy routines, and maintain continuity of support during life changes. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured therapy, skill coaching, and ongoing guidance in a way that meets each client’s practical needs.