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Melonie Tarlton

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

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

Great to meet you!

I bring a grounded, real-world approach to therapy, paired with a sometimes dark but always empathetic sense of humor. As someone who deeply understands the unique challenges of blended families and rural life, I’m committed to serving underserved and rural communities. I believe in meeting clients where they are—without judgment and with genuine respect for their life experiences.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My work is solution-focused and individualized—never one-size-fits-all. I draw on a strength-based framework, helping clients recognize their own resilience while navigating the tough stuff. I believe in being straightforward and honest, creating a space where real change can happen without sugarcoating or jargon.

What you can expect from our first session

You can expect practical tools and strategies that you’re ready to apply in your real life—not just in the therapy room. Clients often leave sessions feeling heard, validated, and equipped with concrete steps forward. I aim to help you build momentum, find clarity, and create meaningful change.


Melonie's style is

Empowering
Solution-oriented
Humorous

Insurance carriers Melonie accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Melonie

MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of South Carolina
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (North Carolina)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults
More specialties: Family Issues, Anger Management, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, and Trauma
Modalities: Narrative Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, Bowen Family Systems, Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), and Strength-Based