Melissa Ann Carroll, LPC

Therapist

About Me

Front Royal Location

Melissa Carroll earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Walden University and her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Addictions.

With approximately 10 years of experience in the mental health field, Melissa has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults across a variety of settings, including juvenile detention centers, regional jails, inpatient and outpatient hospitals, and community-based programs.

Melissa has extensive training in Anger Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), ADHD, Crisis Intervention, and Substance Use Disorders. Her therapeutic experience includes reconciliation therapy, mentoring, mental health skill-building, substance abuse treatment, anger management, equine therapy, and art therapy.

Melissa takes a collaborative approach to treatment, creating a supportive and compassionate environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. She integrates empathy with evidence-based practices to help each client build meaningful skills, navigate challenges, and work toward a more fulfilling life.

Melissa is passionate about meeting clients where they are and helping them recognize their strengths while working toward positive, lasting change.

Specialties

ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Disordered Eating, Divorce, Grief and Loss, LGBTQ+, Panic Attacks, Stress Management, Substance Abuse and Addiction, Trauma

Therapeutic Modalities

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Family Focused Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)

Client Age Range

Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors