Melanie
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
304 East Depot Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Let's Connect (629) 302-3023

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, or a challenging relationship that affects your daily life, relationships, or ability to function? Are you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, just trying to keep up with everyday challenges?
Do you hope that life could feel calmer, more connected, and more meaningful? Now more than ever, children and adults alike are feeling anxious and uncertain about their place in the world and how to heal from emotional pain. Ignoring these struggles can lead to emotional burnout, disconnection, and ongoing stress.
I offer play therapy and counseling services for children, teens, and adults. I start with a compassionate intake session to understand you or your child’s unique needs. I help clients by building personalized treatment plans, and I guide clients through expressive, evidence-based therapy to support lasting emotional growth.
Fostering growth and healing in adults and children is my mission. I will guide you to building emotional resilience, improving relationships, and developing healthy coping skills. Contact me today for a free consultation, and we’ll take the first step toward healing together.
Call or Email Melanie Stafford now for a free 15 minute consultation - (629) 302-3023
Let's Connect (629) 302-3023

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $70
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash
Melanie Stafford
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (629) 302-3023
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Janet Ragan Lamb (Tennessee / 4686) Melanie Stafford
- In Practice for 1 year
- Attended Walden University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Degree/Diploma from Southern New Hampshire University Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melanie Stafford
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (629) 302-3023
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Codependency
- Anxiety
- Substance Use
Expertise
- Addiction
- Career Counseling
- Caregivers
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Infertility
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Melanie Stafford
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (629) 302-3023
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Religion
Christian
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Melanie Stafford
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (629) 302-3023
Location
Primary Location
Lamb Counseling
304 East Depot Street
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(629) 302-3023Email me
Additional Location
Three Trees Counseling
5200 Maryland Way
102
Brentwood, TN 37027
(629) 302-3023Nearby Areas
Melanie Stafford
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern
Call for a free consultation now - (629) 302-3023