Melba Buchanan, LPC/MHSP, TN | Psychotherapist

About Melba Buchanan

Focus areas

Anxiety

Gender Affirming Counseling

Men's Mental Health Issues

Bipolar Disorder

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Women's Issues Therapy

Depression

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melba Buchanan

Melba Buchanan helps adults and older adults across Tennessee navigate life's challenges with compassion, insight, and evidence-based care. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for people facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. Melba is committed to creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and develop meaningful strategies for lasting emotional wellness. A particular area of passion for Melba is helping individuals address alcohol and drug use issues. She understands the far-reaching impact substance use concerns can have on relationships, work, health, and overall quality of life. Through a collaborative therapeutic approach, she helps clients identify underlying factors contributing to substance use, strengthen coping skills, and work toward sustainable recovery goals that align with their values and personal aspirations. Melba also enjoys supporting adults through significant life transitions, including midlife and later-life changes. Whether someone is adjusting to a new stage of life, coping with loss, managing stress, or seeking greater emotional balance, she partners with clients to help them gain clarity and confidence. Her therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques. She also offers additional therapeutic interventions tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. Drawing on her professional training from Trevecca Nazarene College, Melba combines clinical expertise with genuine empathy. She believes that effective therapy begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and understanding. Her goal is to help clients feel heard, empowered, and equipped to make positive changes in their lives.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Gambling Addiction

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Gambling Addiction

New Patient Visit

Office location

Melba Buchanan, LPC/MHSP also offers online video visits for patients

Hendersonville

100 Springhouse Ct, Ste 200, Hendersonville, TN 37075

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Tennessee

Education and training

Trevecca Nazarene University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1528617255

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What practice does Melba Buchanan work with?

Melba Buchanan works with LifeStance Health - Tennessee.

Where is Melba Buchanan's office located?

Melba Buchanan has 2 office locations in Hendersonville, view full addresses on Melba Buchanan's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melba Buchanan?

Melba Buchanan frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Melba Buchanan on their profile.