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Melissa Taylor, LCSW

Melissa Taylor, LCSW

Psychotherapist
TN
4.94
“I absolutely love having Melissa as my therapist. It is a safe space and can speak openly about whatever is on my mind. She is also very direct and doesn’t beat around the bush, which is exactly what I need. 10/10 recommend.”
Highly recommended
94% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.94

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00
“I absolutely love having Melissa as my therapist. It is a safe space and can speak openly about whatever is on my mind. She is also very direct and doesn’t beat around the bush, which is exactly what I need. 10/10 recommend.”
More than 1 year ago
“I should be able to select an 11. You dropped the ball here, Grow. Melissa has been fantastic and has helped me be my authentic self!”
More than 1 year ago

About Melissa Taylor

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Stress Management

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Taylor

"Hello! I'm Melissa. Welcome! Do you feel anxious or unhappy most days? Do you simply want someone to listen, understand, and help? I'm in recovery for alcohol use disorder and am a combat veteran. I've had to learn coping skills or lose everything. I understand anxiety and depression, which helps me provide a compassionate, collaborative, and grounded approach. I specialize in helping individuals develop coping skills that can be used in real-time to alleviate negative moods and improve daily functioning. Whether you're facing a major life transition or seeking to learn coping skills, I'm here to walk with you through the process. Healing isn't linear, and therapy should be tailored to your unique goals and strengths. I can help you better understand the connections between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors: ""What makes you tick?"" Together, we can identify negative thinking and reshape it in a way that changes how you feel. I can help you challenge negative thoughts and identify more helpful/realistic thoughts. This will help you better enjoy your life because you will view it more positively. We'll create long-term change with tools such as quick and easy mental exercises. I also integrate journaling, mindfulness exercises, and stress-reduction techniques to support positive outcomes. Together, we can identify healthy coping skills that actually work. You deserve a life that brings you contentment and joy. Let's work together on this journey of healing."

What should a new client know about working with you?

I am committed to providing empathetic and personalized care to each client, tailoring treatment to address specific issues. I believe that the client/therapist relationship is the most important part of therapy. I utilize an empathetic and collaborative approach to foster hope, insight, and resilience.

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More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Childhood Trauma
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Stress Management
Therapy
Childhood Trauma
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • East Tennessee State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1154971810

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.94
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Melissa has become a bright light in my life, she has wonderful view points and solutions for my issues!!
She listens and gives me tools to help me with my issues.
Melissa is everything I want and a licensed therapist.
I absolutely love having Melissa as my therapist. It is a safe space and can speak openly about whatever is on my mind. She is also very direct and doesn’t beat around the bush, which is exactly what I need. 10/10 recommend.
I should be able to select an 11. You dropped the ball here, Grow. Melissa has been fantastic and has helped me be my authentic self!
Melissa is easy to talk to and asks questions to help me come up with solutions that will help me with my issues. I wish I could pick more things that stand out about Melissa's therapy style because she is also empowering and humorous which helps her be relatable to me.
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Melissa has been such a blessing since I started sessions with here a couple months ago. She is very knowledgeable, helpful, kind and brings a sense of humor to her appointments, and that's exactly what we need in a time when we are working through trauma, is a bit of a light at the end of the tunnel. I would strongly recommend Melissa to any family or friends that I could, as I know she would be of a great benefit to anyone who has the opportunity to have her as a therapist. Many therapist that I have tried before, have gotten know where, but she knew all the right questions and helped me arrive at solutions with exercises that worked very well with my personality and processing ability.
Melissa has been an amazing help in my journey toward wellness. She is funny, insightful, and extremely authentic. I have made progress that I did not think was even possible.
Love her ! She makes therapy enjoyable and easy and is just great at talking to you and through things . She’s very sincere and knows how to put a smile on your face
Since meeting with Melissa I have felt confident in challenging my anxious and negative mindset towards my challenging life situations. I look forward to our sessions and love Melissa’s warm and welcoming demeanor. She has truly been amazing in every sense of the word.
She's a very easy person to talk to and she doesn't judge you on anything and is very helpful in any aspect she can provide for you!
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What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Taylor?

Melissa Taylor frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Taylor on their profile.

What languages does Melissa Taylor speak?

Melissa Taylor speaks English.

How do patients rate Melissa Taylor in reviews?

36 patients have reviewed Melissa Taylor. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.94/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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