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Melissa A. Sharper

Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT

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Charlotte, NC 28204
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Charlotte, NC 28204
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Ms. Sharper is an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to serving her clients with compassion and magnetic optimism. She aids individuals in the interruption of unhealthy, generational patterns and ways to combat codependency. She provides couples therapy to foster positive communication skills, explore the power of vulnerability, and implement unique techniques that foster deeper emotional intimacy. Melissa treats clients dealing with anxiety, identity/career crisis, low self esteem, domestic violence, and depression. Melissa desires that clients develop self empowerment and wholeness one conversation at a time.
Using Narrative, Emotion Focused, Collaborative Language Systems, DBT, CBT. and Experiential therapy which emphasizes the significant dialogue captured in session within relational activities discovered through a nurturing therapeutic relationship. A Person Centered Approach demonstrating empathy, unconditional positive regard, and sincere authenticity.
I would love the opportunity and honor to walk with you through this part of your journey helping you manage your emotions, combat anxiety and depression while discovering the resiliency, expertise, and brilliance within you. A nurturing Co-partnership that is inspirational, addresses accountability, and enhances self esteem one conversation at a time.
Take the first step to help. Call or Melissa A. Sharper now - (980) 480-3163

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Charlotte, NC 28204

(980) 480-3163
My website
Sessions are currently virtual via Google meet video platform.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Self Esteem and Depression 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Healing one conversation at a time.
Melissa A. Sharper
Let's Connect (980) 480-3163
Photo of Melissa A. Sharper, Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Charlotte, NC 28204

(980) 480-3163
My website
Sessions are currently virtual via Google meet video platform.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Self Esteem and Depression 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Healing one conversation at a time.
Melissa A. Sharper

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • CareSource
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Mutual
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Insurance cards and photo ID will be requested to initiate services as well as client history questionnaire.
Photo of Melissa A. Sharper, Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
Melissa A. Sharper
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
or call with questions - (980) 480-3163
"
Insurance cards and photo ID will be requested to initiate services as well as client history questionnaire.
Photo of Melissa A. Sharper, Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
Melissa A. Sharper
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
or call with questions - (980) 480-3163

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 20442 Melissa Sharper
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years
  • Attended Attended Capella University, Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2020
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Ohio Department of Education 21837564 / 2020
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Ms. Sharper utilizes Bowen Family and Contextual therapy educating clients on unhealthy generational patterns &combating codependent patterns.
Photo of Melissa A. Sharper, Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
Melissa A. Sharper
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
or call with questions - (980) 480-3163
"
Ms. Sharper utilizes Bowen Family and Contextual therapy educating clients on unhealthy generational patterns &combating codependent patterns.
Photo of Melissa A. Sharper, Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
Melissa A. Sharper
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
or call with questions - (980) 480-3163

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Marital and Premarital
  • Self Esteem
  • Depression

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Image
  • Breaking unhealthy generational patterns
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narrative therapy Restorying
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Spirituality
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Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (833)254-3278
Photo of Melissa A. Sharper, Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
Melissa A. Sharper
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
or call with questions - (980) 480-3163
"
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (833)254-3278
Photo of Melissa A. Sharper, Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
Melissa A. Sharper
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
or call with questions - (980) 480-3163

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Collaborative Language Systems
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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Narrative therapy , Solution Focused, Collaborative Language Systems, Bowen family, and Emotion Focused Therapy.
Photo of Melissa A. Sharper, Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
Melissa A. Sharper
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
or call with questions - (980) 480-3163
"
Narrative therapy , Solution Focused, Collaborative Language Systems, Bowen family, and Emotion Focused Therapy.
Photo of Melissa A. Sharper, Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
Melissa A. Sharper
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
or call with questions - (980) 480-3163

Location

Primary Location

Charlotte, NC 28204

(980) 480-3163

Nearby Areas

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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Sessions are currently virtual via Google meet video platform.
Photo of Melissa A. Sharper, Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
Melissa A. Sharper
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (980) 480-3163
"
Sessions are currently virtual via Google meet video platform.
Photo of Melissa A. Sharper, Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
Melissa A. Sharper
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (980) 480-3163