Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Melissa Guarnaccia, LISW-CP, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Family
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- Credentials
- LISW-CP, LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C006618
- Licensed in South Carolina
- LISW-CP, licence 14816
- NPI
- 1467778043
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Melissa 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
- ACT and CBT methods
- Parenting with Love & Logic
- Practical skill building
About Melissa
Melissa Guarnaccia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina and holds an LISW-CP. She has 11 years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem. She conducts sessions in English and does not work with international clients.
In sessions she uses straightforward, action-focused methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She aims to help people identify what matters to them, learn new coping skills, and try small changes that make daily life easier. Meetings are practical and focused on next steps rather than long theory talks.
Her background includes work in hospitals, schools, and private practice. That variety means she is familiar with pressing day-to-day problems parents and workers bring into therapy. She also teaches Parenting with Love and Logic workshops in her community and uses those skills when parenting issues come up in family conflict.
Melissa trained at the University of North Carolina system for both her bachelor’s degree and her master’s in social work. She lives in North Carolina with her family and brings a down-to-earth style to sessions. Her approach combines evidence-based techniques with a practical orientation toward daily routines and responsibilities.
People who choose her often want help with specific problems and clear steps forward. Before booking, confirm the current session options and scheduling details to match logistical needs.
BHow sessions work
How ACT and CBT inform online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values. It uses exercises to build psychological flexibility and to reduce avoidance of difficult feelings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It teaches concrete skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and to change behaviors that maintain distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stressful life problems.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try methods that fit the person's situation, and adjust strategies over time. Sessions mix talking, skill practice, and short homework tasks aimed at everyday life.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, because this profile does not list specific delivery options. Many people find online work helpful for fitting sessions into busy schedules, keeping appointments during work breaks, reducing commute time, or using shorter check-ins when days are hectic. The focus remains practical: apply ACT or CBT tools to daily routines and responsibilities, and pick a session pattern that fits the client's life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, and self-esteem.
What kind of therapy style does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in an action-focused way to build coping skills and make small, practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working in hospital, school, and private practice settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LISW-CP and LCSW credentials and is licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can international clients sign up?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as session delivery options are not specified in this profile.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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