Carrie Melton

Carrie Melton is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 12 years of clinical experience. She combines Trauma-Focused Therapy with practical tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and big life changes. Carrie aims to make therapy clear and approachable for someone juggling work, family, and everyday pressures.

Clients often begin by talking about what feels most urgent. Carrie listens carefully, then helps set small, doable goals. She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build coping skills people can use between sessions.

Her work is informed by Client-Centered Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas, which means conversations focus on the client's values and learning emotion regulation skills. This can help when someone is dealing with grief, relationship strain, or burnout from caregiving or work.

Carrie pays attention to identity and life context and strives to create an affirming environment for LGBT clients and others with diverse backgrounds. She also supports people facing issues like chronic illness, fertility concerns, intimacy struggles, and career transitions.

Sessions move at the client’s pace and emphasize practical changes that fit daily life. New clients complete a short questionnaire to match with her, then schedule sessions according to availability. Carrie practices in Michigan and conducts work in English.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on addressing the effects of past harm in a paced, supportive way. It focuses on identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, and helping people feel more grounded when memories or reactions feel overwhelming.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and commit to small actions that reflect those values. It often uses mindfulness and practical exercises to reduce struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily routines to choose techniques that fit the person’s life. That choice can change as therapy progresses and new needs emerge.

Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from quieter surroundings. Some formats also work better for shorter check-ins or when video bandwidth is limited, so discussing practical needs during the initial match helps shape the plan.