Melissa Brinson, LPC, FL | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.67

About Melissa Brinson

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Gender Affirming Counseling

Sex Therapy

Anxiety

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Depression

Sex Addiction

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Teenagers (13-17)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Seniors (65+)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Art Therapy

EMDR

Coaching

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Brinson

Melissa Brinson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in NC with many years experience treating individuals with various mental health and clinical addiction disorders. She also has a telehealth license in Florida. She received her Master's Degree in 1996 and has been providing counseling and therapy since. Melissa is also a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Supervisor a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. She is working towards her PhD in Clinical Sexology at the International Institute of Clinical Sexology. Melissa is certified in EDMR.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Please note: We do not accept Medicaid but offer out-of-network benefits for eligible plans. If you require a diagnostic assessment with a written confirmation letter, a minimum of three (3) completed sessions is required.

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In-network insurances

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $150 for 60 minutes

Ongoing session: $150-null for 60 minutes

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Open Mind Health

Education and training

East Carolina University, Master's in Vocational Counseling

NPI number

1932283819

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.67

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Melissa Brinson?

Generally, Melissa Brinson has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Melissa Brinson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Melissa Brinson accepting new patients?

Melissa Brinson generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Melissa Brinson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Melissa Brinson accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Melissa Brinson online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Melissa Brinson using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Melissa Brinson work with?

Melissa Brinson works with Open Mind Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Brinson?

Melissa Brinson frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Brinson on their profile.