Melissa
MEd, LCMHCS
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403
Let's Connect (910) 507-2020
Let me help you find your peace! We all have situations in life that can cause us moments of struggling to cope and you may notice some type of negative behaviors, such as addiction, depression, anxiety, school/employment performance issues, self-sabotage, withdrawal and avoidance. With gentle guidance, in a safe and supportive environment, I can help you find an emotional and mental balance, improve your daily functioning with continued progress and stability. We will work on identifying and changing dysfunctional behaviors and develop effective coping strategies to find peace and happiness in your life.
I have over 14 years working with individuals, couples and families to find strength and success in their life and relationships, in working through past trauma and managing crisis situations. I am a strengths-based, holistic therapist that focuses on the mind-body-spirit connection to incorporate balance in your physical, spiritual and emotional well-being.
I became a therapist because I believe you deserve to find happiness and tranquility and I would love to help you in reaching your fullest potential. My approach is non-judgmental, empathetic and interpersonal. My goal is to help you understand yourself on a deeper level so you can create a higher level of self awareness and make long-term changes.
Call or Email Melissa Kemlage now for a free 15 minute consultation - (910) 507-2020
Let's Connect (910) 507-2020
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Humana
- MedCost
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Optum
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / S15209 Melissa Kemlage
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended Bridgewater State University, M.Ed Counselor Education, Graduated 2012
- License: Massachusetts 11333 / 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Weight Loss
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused