Melody Carnes

Hi there, I'm Melody!

I recognize that reaching out for support can be both a courageous and vulnerable step. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you are returning to it, I'm here to meet you where you are and help you move toward where you'd like to be. I work with individuals who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, and more.

My focus

I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating the emotional weight of depression, anxiety, serious or chronic illness, life transitions, and grief. My ideal clients are often feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or isolated in their experiences- and are seeking a safe, supportive space to process their emotions, rebuild a sense of meaning.

My approach

I use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you identify and reshape unhelpful thought or behavioral patterns. This approach is hands-on and gives you tools to feel more in control of your emotions and behaviors. Based on your unique needs, I may adapt my approach to include other evidence-based practices.

My communication style

In my work with clients, I bring a warm, compassionate, and grounded presence. My communication style is supportive and straightforward. I aim to create a space where you feel safe, respected, and heard. I listen with care and curiosity, and I offer reflections and insights in a way that is gentle yet honest. Our work together is collaborative.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to the field of mental health by a desire to walk alongside others through life's most challenging experiences, whether it's the pain of loss, the weight of anxiety or depression, or the uncertainty that comes with life transitions and with the diagnosis of a serious illness.

My goals for you

My primary goal is to support clients in finding relief from emotional pain and building a deeper sense of resilience, self-understanding, and connection. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, grief, or the challenges of serious illness, I aim to help you make sense of your experience and reconnect with your inner strengths.

Our first session

Our first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know one another. We’ll discuss your background and what brings you to therapy. Therapy is a process, and we’ll continue to build our work together over time. It’s completely normal to feel nervous about your first appointment. We’ll take it one step at a time, and I’m here to guide you.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Reality Therapy

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from University of Tennessee At Knoxville.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions