Melanie Edwards, LCSW, NC | Psychotherapist

About Melanie Edwards

Focus areas

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Parenting Counseling

Women's Mental Health Issues

Coping Mechanism Development

Psychological Trauma

Work-Related Counseling

Mood Disorders

Self Esteem Issues

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Motivational Interviewing

EMDR

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melanie Edwards

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Charlotte, NC, working with clients throughout North Carolina. I work with adults ages 18 and up and specialize in depression, anxiety, parenting stress, life transitions, ADHD, and trauma, particularly religious trauma and spiritual abuse. My approach My approach to therapy is collaborative and customized based upon my clients' unique needs and preferences. Therapy approaches that I have found to help facilitate a strong collaboration and that I use in my practice include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Eye Movement and Desensitization Therapy (EMDR). My focus My experience, training, and approach work well with adults facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and life stressors, including parenting stress. My communication style My communication style is calm, compassionate, and engaging. I listen attentively and nonjudgmentally to my clients' concerns. My journey to mental healthcare I became a therapist after a previous career in international affairs because I have witnessed what can happen when a person feels seen, heard, and supported. As a therapist, I have seen individuals and families experience healing, recovery, and tremendous growth through their therapy journey. Healing is possible, as I am reminded of this each day through my clients. My goals for you We work together to set, adjust, and achieve your goals. We adjust as necessary, always keeping your priorities, needs, and preferences in mind. My first session with you During our first session, I will invite you to tell me about yourself. I will ask questions that help me to gain an understanding of how you are feeling and how I can be most helpful to you. After listening to your concerns and learning more about you, we will talk about the next steps.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - North Carolina

Education and training

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1235808395

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What practice does Melanie Edwards work with?

Melanie Edwards works with Rula Health - North Carolina.

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