Melanie Keyes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)
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838 State Farm Road, Boone, NC 28607
Let's Connect (828) 332-5696
Accepting new clients!
If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in the same patterns that keep leading to the same painful outcomes, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point where life feels heavier than it should — and reaching out for support can be the first step toward real change.
I work with individuals who are ready to understand themselves more deeply and create healthier ways of moving through the world. Whether you’re navigating stress, relationship challenges, trauma, or major life transitions, therapy can offer clarity, grounding, and a sense of direction.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you. I don’t believe in a one‑size‑fits‑all model. Instead, I take time to understand your unique experiences and goals. I draw from Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and trauma‑informed care to help you build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful shifts in your life.
Life can be confusing, painful, and unpredictable — but you don’t have to manage it alone. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you’re ready to take the next step, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. Call or email to schedule an appointment when you feel ready.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Melanie Keyes Frierson now - (828) 332-5696
Let's Connect (828) 332-5696
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- NC State BCBS
Melanie Keyes Frierson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (828) 332-5696
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / C017151 Melanie Keyes Frierson
- Attended East Tennessee State University, Master of Social Work
- Membership with The Association for Addiction Professionals (NAAADAC) 208084 / 2020
- Membership with National Association for Social Workers 886812993 / 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melanie Keyes Frierson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (828) 332-5696
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Mood Disorders
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Suicidal Ideation
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Melanie Keyes Frierson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (828) 332-5696
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Existential
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Melanie Keyes Frierson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (828) 332-5696
Location
Additional Location
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During business hours
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Boone, NC 28607
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Melanie Keyes Frierson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (828) 332-5696