Melissa Whelpley, LCSW, TN | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Whelpley

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Stress Management

Bullying

Relationship Struggles

Depression

Self Esteem Issues

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Compassion Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Whelpley

"We don't have to do it all alone; we were never meant to." – Brené Brown This belief is at the heart of my work as a therapist. I am passionate about walking alongside my clients as a team, helping them navigate challenges and achieve their goals. Many people share things with me that they have never shared with anyone else, which is why I believe that trust and the therapeutic relationship are the most important foundations of therapy. I work with individuals ages 10 to 55 and have experience supporting both individuals and families. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Attachment, Self-Regulation and Competency (ARC), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). My specialty is working with teens and young adults, as I believe this transitional period is critical for personal growth and reaching one’s full potential. Before becoming a therapist, I served as a firefighter and first responder for over a decade, including combat firefighting tours in Iraq. This background has shaped my deep commitment to resilience, healing, and supporting others through life’s most challenging moments.

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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

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Stress Management

Therapy

Work-Related Counseling

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

University of Tennessee, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1992303978

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Melissa Whelpley?

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Is Melissa Whelpley accepting new patients?

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What practice does Melissa Whelpley work with?

Melissa Whelpley works with Grow Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Whelpley?

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