Melanie Barefield

Therapist

Offers Online Sessions

LPC

Female

I am a counselor with 8 years of experience working with a range of clients who presented with learning disabilities, unresolved trauma, depression, and anxiety. I received Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and became licensed as both a Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked in different environments including residential treatment centers, in-home counseling, and also church-based and hospital settings.
My approach to counseling is to help the person or family I am working with identify where he/she/they would like to be by first listening and then working collaboratively with the person or system to achieve the desired outcome. With individuals, I have worked mainly using techniques from CBT and Trauma-Focused CBT when indicated. Having been trained in family therapy, I use Family Systems Therapy approaches to help individuals learn more about the system and how it operates to help that person become aware of the impact the system is having and make changes where necessary. Those changes can come in the form of implementing healthy boundaries and/or making changes in interaction patterns either within the family system or in other relationships moving forward. The first step to getting to where you would like to be is taking the time to reach out for help. I would be honored to be a part of your healing journey by providing the support you need to make your tomorrow better than today!

Who might be a good fit for Melanie ?

Melanie Barefield offers an approach that may suit individuals focusing on healing from trauma, managing anxiety, or improving family relationships. Her collaborative style, integrating trauma-informed CBT and family systems therapy, supports clients in understanding relational patterns and developing healthier boundaries within their personal and family lives.

More About Melanie Barefield

Practice/Network Information

Melanie Barefield is featured on Psych Hub through our partnership with Sondermind.

Top Specialties

ADHD Anger Management Anxiety Family Conflict Grief Life Transitions Other Phobias Sex / Intimacy Issues Stress Trauma and PTSD

Available In

Georgia

Treatment Methods

Attachment-based Christian Counseling Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Family Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

Ages Treated

Middle Age (40 - 64) Young Adult (18-39)

Languages Spoken

English

License Information

LPC

Insurance and Fees

Insurance or Payments Accepted

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Unity Preferred Network OccuNet ClaimDOC Bright Health Plan VNPN Anthem United Health Care CareSource Prime Health Decent Aetna Cigna Friday Health Plan Kaiser Self Pay

FAQs

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Melanie takes multiple insurance plans including Unity Preferred Network , OccuNet and more.

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