Melissa Groh, LCSW

Melissa Groh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 11 years of experience in mental health care. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Truman State University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California, a graduate degree that provided advanced clinical training to work with individuals across the lifespan.

Melissa has worked with clients facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss related to hospice care, life transitions, parenting challenges, homelessness, and substance use. Her broader practice also includes support for relationship and family issues, stress management, self-esteem, LGBTQ matters, sleep difficulties, career and parenting stresses, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. She has experience assisting people of different ages and situations, tailoring interventions to the needs each person brings to therapy.

Her therapeutic style is warm and inviting while remaining focused on empowerment and practical progress. She draws from a variety of evidence-informed approaches - including solution-focused, task-centered, mindfulness, and strengths-based techniques - and adapts methods to what benefits each client most. Melissa acknowledges that beginning therapy can feel challenging and offers collaborative support to help clients move toward their goals.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Remote Care

Melissa often uses solution-focused techniques that concentrate on identifying concrete goals and small steps to reach them. This approach helps clients facing anxiety, life transitions, and problem-solving needs by highlighting practical strategies and immediate improvements.

She also incorporates mindfulness practices to help people increase present-moment awareness, reduce stress reactions, and build skills for managing intense emotions. Mindfulness techniques can be helpful for anxiety, stress, sleep issues, and coping after trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melissa works collaboratively with each client to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions based on feedback and progress so the treatment evolves alongside the client.

Online therapy with Melissa is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit therapy into a busy life. Remote sessions make it possible to connect from different locations and can simplify scheduling, making ongoing support more accessible for those balancing work, family, or other commitments.