Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Dr. Melanie Brown, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904009573
- NPI
- 1134665391
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
These details come from information Melanie supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Melanie
Dr. Melanie Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with 12 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses related concerns such as guilt and shame, OCD symptoms, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, somatization, and issues common in young adults.
She works in a straightforward, person-centered way. She treats the person as the expert on their own life and helps them notice strengths they already have. Sessions emphasize clear goals and practical steps for day-to-day problems rather than abstract theory.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral work. That means she listens carefully and also helps people try small changes in thinking and behavior to reduce anxiety and low mood. She uses parts of dialectical behavior therapy to teach skills for managing intense emotions when needed.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing ideas appear in sessions as tools to increase focus and motivation. These tools are used in short, concrete exercises rather than long meditations, and they are adapted to fit a person's routine.
People who come for help can expect a collaborative tone. The therapist and client set goals together, review progress, and adjust plans when a strategy isn’t working. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if the approach fits.
BHow sessions work
How these approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and clarifying what matters to the client. In online work this shows up as open conversation, goal setting, and reflecting back what the client reports so they can see options more clearly. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT often uses short homework tasks and simple behavior experiments to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance, taught in bite-sized steps that clients can practice between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide whether client-centered listening, CBT techniques, DBT skills, or a mix is most useful. Goals, daily routines, and personal preferences shape that choice so the work fits into real life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also support practicing skills in everyday contexts where challenges occur, and the therapist will help plan practical steps that work with the client's routine.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, OCD symptoms, panic, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, somatization, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered style that combines clear, practical techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are applied when helpful to change unhelpful thoughts and manage strong emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with people facing anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription plan.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers