Melissa Joiner

Melissa Joiner (she/her) is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (AR Lic. No. 12083-C) with experience working with adolescents, adults, and families. She is a certified provider of cognitive processing therapy (CPT), trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CBT), and written exposure therapy (WET).

Growing up in the South as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Melissa understands the importance of inclusivity, and prioritizes openness and respect in the therapeutic process. Her ideal clients are adolescents and adults seeking to understand themselves, develop a narrative of themselves, or process various life experiences.

Melissa attended Hendrix College for undergraduate, where she majored in Psychology & French. Then, she attended University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she obtained her Master of Social Work degree. Melissa has spent time working in customer service, community organizing, inpatient psychiatric settings, and outpatient clinics.

In her free time, Melissa enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling, kayaking, taking care of her house plants, attending concerts, going for walks with her dog, Pepper, and playing Stardew Valley.

As a therapist, Melissa provides safe spaces for individuals to be genuine, develop deeper understandings of themselves, and process both the joys and difficulties in their lives.

In our first session, I will create an inviting environment to help you feel comfortable sharing information about yourself, so that we can work together to collaboratively address your concerns and build toward your therapy goals.