Carrie Melton, LMSW

Carrie Melton is a Michigan-based licensed therapist and an LMSW - a Licensed Master Social Worker - with 12 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex life challenges. She focuses on common mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, and transitions, and brings particular experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals, young adults, and those navigating significant personal change.

Carrie emphasizes empowerment and self-discovery in her work, partnering with clients to explore communication patterns, manage social anxiety, and develop practical strategies for growth. Her practice blends compassionate guidance with skill-building, helping people address mood concerns, relationship dynamics, workplace stressors, and the search for deeper self-understanding.

She approaches each person with respect and cultural sensitivity, aiming to cultivate resilience, self-compassion, and more authentic connections. Carrie works collaboratively at a pace that feels manageable for each individual, honoring personal strengths and life context while supporting meaningful, lasting change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify personal values and take purposeful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions by focusing on what matters most rather than on eliminating difficult emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT often helps with mood concerns, anxiety, and problem-solving in relationships and work by breaking problems into manageable steps.

Mindfulness therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, supporting emotional regulation and stress reduction through simple attention and breathing practices. These approaches can be combined to match individual needs.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Carrie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Licensed professionals will adapt techniques over time to reflect progress and changing needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from the comfort of one’s own setting while working with a licensed therapist.