Melinda Barbour-Word

Therapist(she/her)

7 years of experience

Virtual
Substance use / addiction, Grief or loss
Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am Melinda Barbour-Word, a retired USAF Major, wife of 31 years, and mother of five thriving young adults. Now a dedicated therapist, I bring a wealth of experience and empathy to my counseling practice. With a foundation in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I believe in the innate strength and resilience of individuals to heal themselves.

My approach to therapy

I often use an integrative approach to therapy. I view counseling as a collaborative process, where trust and openness pave the way for growth and recovery.

What you can expect from me

My clients can expect a safe space to explore their struggles and triumphs, guided by hope and encouragement.

About me

I identify as
Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
My style is
Warm, Affirming, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

Years of experience
7 years of experience
Training
MA (Master of Arts) at Marymount University
License type
LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) (North Carolina), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Virginia)
Licensed in
North Carolina, Virginia
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Humana Medicare Advantage, Optum Medicaid VA, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
Substance use / addiction, Grief or loss
More specialties
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
Therapy methods
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based
Care types
Individual therapy
Ages served
Adults, Seniors
Languages
English