Melissa Brinson

Licensed Professional Counselor

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief, Loss, and Stress

Intro Style Cost More info

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in NC with many years of experience treating individuals with various mental health and clinical addiction disorders. I also have a telehealth license in Florida. I received my master's degree in 1996 and have been providing counseling and therapy since.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I am also a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Supervisor a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. I am working towards my PhD in Clinical Sexology at the International Institute of Clinical Sexology.

What you can expect from our first session

I believe in the ability to heal with the right support, tools and accountability. Authentic connections-to oneself, others, and the broader world-is a catalyst for personal growth.

Melissa's style is

Warm

Empowering

Open-minded

Insurance carriers Melissa accepts

Aetna

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Carelon Behavioral Health

Cigna

Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Oscar

Oxford

Quest Behavioral Health

United Healthcare

More about Melissa

MS (Master of Science) at East Carolina University

License type: LCMHC-S (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor) (North Carolina), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Virginia)

Gender: Female

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Languages: English

Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors

More specialties: ADD/ADHD, OCD, Anger Management, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, Trauma, PTSD, and Chronic Conditions

Modalities: Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, and Motivational Interviewing

Locations

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8401 Mayland Drive # A
Richmond, VA 23294