Melinda Brinkley

MELINDA BRINKLEY

MA, LCMHC, NCC

Mel Brinkley is a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). She works with clients in all walks of life, including children ages 9 and older, adolescents, and adults of all ages. She walks alongside individuals who have experienced trauma (including sexual, physical, emotional, and combat-related trauma), homelessness, depression or anxiety, grief and bereavement, stress and life changes, or relationship issues and divorce. Her general approach to therapy is a blend of Reality Therapy (RT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Mel is currently working on her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and is dedicated to lifelong learning. When not working on her dissertation, Mel enjoys spending time with her family and cattle dogs on their small homestead, traveling, and being outdoors.

Melinda Offers Care For:

Individuals
Children (8-12)
Adolescents (13-17)
Adults (18+)
Couples
LGBT Couples
Marital Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Adoption
Adoption Issues
Blended Family Issues
Divorce Care (All Ages)
Fertility Issues
Legally Separated / Divorcing
Parenting Issues
High Stakes Custody Cases
Adjustment Disorders
Affective Disorders
Chronic Mental Disorders (bipolar, schizophrenia, etc)
Conduct / Behavioral Disorders
Dissociative Disorders

Gender Identity Issues
Language Disorders
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Personality Disorders
Phobias & Panic Disorders
Internet Addiction
Ethnic Groups (esp. American Indian issues)
First Responders
Health Care Professionals
Law Enforcement
Military
Intimacy Issues
LGBT Issues
Sexual Addiction
Child Abuse (victim)
Complex Trauma
EMDR
Physical Abuse (victim)

Post-traumatic Stress
PTSD
Sexual Trauma (victim)
Single-Incident Trauma
Spiritual Issues
ADD/ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Crisis Intervention
Chronic Illness / Pain
Codependency Issues
Depression
Disability Issues
Grief & Loss
Life Problems
Occupational Issues
Self-Esteem
Self-harm / Suicide
Stress Management

INSURANCES ACCEPTED
Please note this list may not be comprehensive.
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- MEDCOST
- Optum
- Self-Pay
- Tricare
EDUCATION
- MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Liberty University, 2020)
- BS Political Science (High Point University, 2014)
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, & AWARDS
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NC #16046)
- Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC #1370943)
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
- EMDR Basic Trained
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Levels 1 & 2
- American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Certification
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & MEMBERSHIPS
- American Counseling Association
- Southern Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors
- North Carolina Counseling Association
- North Carolina LPC Association
- Military & Government Counseling Association