With over three decades of clinical experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My therapeutic approach centers on compassionate, holistic care for adults navigating life's most challenging transitions and emotional experiences.
I offer expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, and interpersonal dynamics. My practice focuses on empowering clients to develop resilience, cultivate self-compassion, and heal from past wounds. I'm am comfortable working with individuals across the life span; I am particularly skilled in working with individuals experiencing significant life changes.
My therapeutic work encompasses a wide range of concerns, including social anxiety, loss, grief, workplace stress, family conflicts, chronic health challenges, and emotional healing from difficult experiences. I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their inner world, develop healthy coping strategies, and rediscover their inherent strength and worth.
Through a collaborative, non-judgmental approach, I help clients transform pain into opportunities for growth, self-understanding, and meaningful personal transformation.
Professional experience
35 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Coping with grief and loss, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melanie Griggs. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She has calm manners and she really listens to me. And she can point out what my real problem is. She makes me think to see from different perspectives at my problems. And most importantly She comforts me always.
Written on Aug 19, 2026 after therapy with Melanie for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Straight to the point; summarizes patient's concerns & takes notes in a manner prioritizing brevity, clarity, and "address-ability" (my term); response time is great, esp./even with detailed notes from session and next steps. I highly recommend, esp. if you are willing to put in regular work to adapt her suggested work plans and make it your own.
Written on Aug 18, 2026 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Melanie has really taken the time with me to share about herself, her expertise, and really has been a great resource in navigating my situation. She’s attentive and helps set great goals, gives great resources and has been wonderful. I look forward to continuing to work with her!
Written on Jun 27, 2026 after therapy with Melanie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Three weeks in and Melanie is wonderful!! Highly recommend if you struggle with anxiety, trauma, or emotional instabilities.
Written on Jan 23, 2026 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and bipolar disorder
Melanie is incredible. Her insight leaves me feeling refreshed and calm. I thoroughly enjoy speaking with her and plan on continuing!
Written on Jan 05, 2026 after therapy with Melanie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Melanie is amazing. She's an active listener and is compassionate. I really appreciate her feedback. I know she truly cares.
Written on Dec 10, 2025 after therapy with Melanie for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Melanie is a terrific listener with deep experience in counseling. I value her perspective and ability to help me reframe my outlook in a positive way and free from judgement. Highly recommend.
Written on Nov 25, 2025 after therapy with Melanie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
Melanie has help me navigate intimidating undertakings, family challenges and PTSD episodes. We talk, laugh, I cry, I feel better, and her experience and compassion is there in everything I bring to her. She messages me with helpful handouts after the session, and sometimes during the week when she comes across something that makes her think of my situation. I like Melanie a lot and my life is better because of my sessions with her. Thanks Melanie!
Written on Aug 18, 2025 after therapy with Melanie for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
Melanie has been absolutely wonderful and had helped me a lot. Her experience is such an asset to better help and glad i was able to commect with her. Being postpartum, Melanie has wonderful experience in this area and she's been a blessing to have as a therapist to walk along this journey with me in navigating PPD/PPA alomg with general life hardship past and present.
Written on May 02, 2025 after therapy with Melanie for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I love Melanie, she is such a great listener.
Written on Apr 09, 2025 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Melanie is great, she is very helpful and knowledgeable. She always knows what to say.
Written on Feb 07, 2025 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Melanie is an excellent therapist! She listens and can relate well based off her own life experiences. I highly recommend her!
Written on Feb 07, 2025 after therapy with Melanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Melanie has truly been a blessing to me.
Written on Jan 10, 2025 after therapy with Melanie for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Melanie is great
Written on Aug 11, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I’m so obsessed with Dr. Griggs! She has been so accessible to me and helped me when I needed it the most. She sends infographics, quotes, and resources that help keep me in mental homeostasis between sessions and has really helped me to not be so hard on myself during the process. She’s great and I would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I love her! She is so attentive and really cares. Can't recommend her enough!
Written on Jul 23, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Melanie has the "it" factor. Just a wonderful way about her and she's extremely knowledgeable. Expertly juxtaposes on topics, which allows for easy recollection and a more enjoyable and helpful way for me to view such!
Written on Jul 11, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and career difficulties
Melanie is amazing!
Written on May 29, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melanie seemed to understand me and my needs immediately. She truly “saw” me from the get go and was immediately validating. Through this validation, mirroring, and encouraging introspection, she helped me find my footing and show me that I knew what I needed and where I was going, more than I realized. Without imposing any judgements or her own opinions, which created a safe space for me to gain clarity. In just a few months I feel like she’s helped me grow through her gentle and caring methods, which has been truly empowering, and exactly what I needed.
Written on May 06, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Melanie has been so kind and wonderful. I am lucky that I met her when I did.
Written on Apr 30, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melanie is a great listener, very supportive, and checks in to make sure I’m doing okay. She’s very knowledgeable and helps me reframe things and feel more confident and positive. I highly recommend her.
Written on Mar 17, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Melanie Griggs is very wise, even with just talking to her one time so far. She has offered many ways to cope already and listens to how I'm feeling. I will continue to see her as long as it takes me to get through all of my issues.
Written on Mar 01, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Extremely kind, listens, and provides constructive feedback. I look forward to our therapy sessions and I’m excited to see my progress with continued work.
Written on Feb 29, 2024 after therapy with Melanie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
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