Melanie specializes in working with abused and neglected children, individuals dealing with trauma, as well as adult, marital, and family counseling. She develops clinical services specifically for children in Foster and Adoptive placements. She is also licensed as a Child and Family Examiner through NCCFEP.

Melanie is trained and credentialed to complete Child and Family Evaluations through UNC-Child and Family Evaluation Program. Melanie provides services to County Departments of Social Services by assessing the presence of abuse and neglect within families. Melanie also participates in expert witness testimony. In addition, Melanie provides consultations regarding adjustment and transitions into adoptive homes.

Originally from Iowa, she received her BS in Psychology from Iowa State University and her MSW from the University of Michigan. She has experience as a field social worker, private practice therapist, and as a field instructor for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Melanie has worked as a clinician in North Carolina since 2000 and joined Carolina Care and Counseling in 2005.

Melanie is married with two children and lives in the country with her family and ten cats.

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