Melissa Bryson
(She/Her/Hers)
Pre-Licensed Professional
At LifeStance Health, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. We tailor our care plans to fit each person's unique needs.
Melissa Bryson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2018. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montreat College. She specializes and enjoys in working with women, children, and adolescents in conjunction with marriage and family therapy where applicable. Additional areas served include adults, couples, and group therapy. Melissa's goal as your therapist is to be a conduit of restoration and healing by empowering you to function holistically, spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. Melissa is empathetic to the client's needs and provides a safe place for the client to feel, release, and grow. Her experience includes working as a PRN in a residential group home for children and adolescents, therapeutic foster care, individual therapy, and group therapy. She has been involved in various areas of volunteer work with both women and children. Melissa also serves as an Adjunct Professor teaching Psychology courses.
Practice hours (EST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Body Image
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Childhood Abuse
- Depression
- Eating Concerns
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Performance Anxiety
- Postpartum Depression
- Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
- Social Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Treatments
- Christian Counseling
- Parent Management Training (PMT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Training
Location
855 Sam Newell RoadMatthews, NC 28105
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Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA) – North Carolina
- Cigna – North Carolina
- Medcost – North Carolina
- Optum – North Carolina
- UMR – North Carolina
- United Health Care – North Carolina
- In-network insurance