I am licensed in North Carolina with 35 years of professional work experience. I hold Masters degrees in both Rehabilitation and Mental Health counseling (UNC-CH) and Education Administration (NCSU). I have work experience across settings including the courts, schools and public health.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety as well as depression. Many of these issues often stem from life experiences. I work with my clients to create an open and safe place where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I like to listen to my client's stories and needs and then work with them to shape a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment in order to best fit the individual's needs and preferences.
Professional experience
35 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseDepression
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, 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, 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
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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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