Melissa Brinson

Counselor, LCMHC, LPC

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Salisbury, NC 28144

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I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in NC with many years of experience treating individuals with various mental health and clinical addiction disorders.

I also have a telehealth license in Florida. I received my Master's Degree in 1996 and have been providing counseling and therapy since. I also have a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Supervisor a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. I am working towards my PhD in Clinical Sexology at the International Institute of Clinical Sexology.

I have completed EMDR Training.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Melissa Brinson now - (336) 715-5397

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Salisbury, NC 28144

(336) 715-5397

Richmond, VA 23294

I offer therapy sessions online via video. I'm available Monday-Friday.

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Let's Connect (336) 715-5397

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Salisbury, NC 28144

(336) 715-5397

Richmond, VA 23294

I offer therapy sessions online via video. I'm available Monday-Friday.

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150
Couple Sessions $250
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem
Blue Cross
BlueCross and BlueShield
CareFirst
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
Medicare
Optum
Oscar Health
Oxford
TriWest
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

OMH accepts many major insurance plans and offers a sliding scale and super bills to distribute to insurance carriers.

Email me or call with questions - (336) 715-5397

Melissa Brinson

Counselor, LCMHC, LPC

OMH accepts many major insurance plans and offers a sliding scale and super bills to distribute to insurance carriers.

Email me or call with questions - (336) 715-5397

Melissa Brinson

Counselor, LCMHC, LPC

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701012794 Melissa Brinson

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License: State of Virginia 0701012794 / 2023

Open Mind Health membership plan wellness tracks utilize evidence-based approaches to develop lasting solutions.

Email me or call with questions - (336) 715-5397

Melissa Brinson

Counselor, LCMHC, LPC

Open Mind Health membership plan wellness tracks utilize evidence-based approaches to develop lasting solutions.

Email me or call with questions - (336) 715-5397

Melissa Brinson

Counselor, LCMHC, LPC

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

Addiction
ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Autism
Behavioral Issues
Cancer
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Psychosis
Relationship Issues
Self-Harming
Spirituality
Stress
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans
Women's Issues

We offer personalized care to meet your unique needs. Our diverse group of providers specialize in many evidenced based specialties including trauma, depression, ADHD, and addiction recovery. We also provide treatment for relational problems including attachment issues, love/sex addiction, and family systems using holistic solutions that incorporate alternative approaches.

Email me or call with questions - (336) 715-5397

Melissa Brinson

Counselor, LCMHC, LPC

Email me or call with questions - (336) 715-5397

Melissa Brinson

Counselor, LCMHC, LPC

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
EMDR
Family / Marital
Forensic Psychology
Gestalt
Hypnotherapy
Integrative
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Positive Psychology
Psychodynamic
Somatic
Trauma Focused

Using our approach to holistic care, we utilize 21 customized wellness tracks addressing 1) core symptoms; 2) core life domains; and 3) diverse populations. OMH providers are generalist however Some providers at Open Mind Health offer more specialized treatments such as EMDR therapy. If you're interested, please inquire to see if a provider in our network is a good fit for your needs.

Email me or call with questions - (336) 715-5397

Melissa Brinson

Counselor, LCMHC, LPC

Email me or call with questions - (336) 715-5397

Melissa Brinson

Counselor, LCMHC, LPC

Location

Primary Location

Salisbury, NC 28144

(336) 715-5397

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Richmond, VA 23294

(336) 715-5397

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Logan Circle

I offer therapy sessions online via video. I'm available Monday-Friday.

Take the first step to help. Call now - (336) 715-5397

Melissa Brinson

Counselor, LCMHC, LPC

I offer therapy sessions online via video. I'm available Monday-Friday.

Take the first step to help. Call now - (336) 715-5397

Melissa Brinson

Counselor, LCMHC, LPC