
Calm and Focused Therapy
MSW, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
915 Vandora Springs Road, Garner, NC 27529
Let's Connect (984) 464-7940

At Calm and Focused Therapy, we believe every individual deserves personalized care tailored to their unique journey to find peace. Our approach ensures every client is matched with a clinician who truly understands their needs, providing a supportive partnership as they work toward discovering their own sense of calm and focus.
We are committed to helping our clients eliminate unhealthy fear, anxiety, and distractions, creating space for clarity and direction. By cultivating calm and focus, we can unlock the ability to find peace in our decisions — no matter the outcome.
Calm and Focused Therapy envisions being a trusted leader in mental health care, contributing to a community where individuals of all backgrounds can achieve lasting peace of mind by discovering their own calm and focus, supported by innovative, compassionate, and personalized mental health care.
Individuals, Couples, Families, All - Join Us!
At Calm and Focused Therapy, our mission is to guide individuals in finding peace of mind through discovering their own calm and ability to focus. We provide compassionate, personalized mental health care that empowers our clients to recognize their inner strength, restore balance, and unlock their potential for a more intentional and fulfilling life.
Call or Email Calm and Focused Therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (984) 464-7940
Let's Connect (984) 464-7940

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Humana
- MedCost
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network

Calm and Focused Therapy
MSW, LCSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 464-7940
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / P021823 Melissa Kepley Stine
- In Practice for 13 years
- Attended a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Social Work, Master of Clinical Social Work, Graduated 2011
- Licensed by State of North Carolina / P021823
- License: North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board C016292 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Caregivers
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- First Responders
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Intervention
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Trauma Focused