Dr. Melanie Brown
Virginia LCSW focusing on anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem
Start with Dr. Melanie BrownLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
About
Dr. Melanie Brown is a Virginia-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 12 years of professional experience. Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression. She also focuses on related concerns such as guilt and shame, obsessions and compulsions, panic, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, somatization, and young adult issues.
She uses a collaborative stance and draws from a range of approaches to match each person’s needs, including cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, mindfulness practice, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. Dr. Brown frames treatment around each person’s strengths and encourages active participation in developing goals and steps toward change.
Dr. Brown emphasizes the first step of reaching out as a courageous choice. She offers support for people seeking to better understand patterns of thinking and behavior, reduce distress, and build greater confidence. Her profile notes that sessions are available through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
She uses a collaborative stance and draws from a range of approaches to match each person’s needs, including cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, mindfulness practice, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. Dr. Brown frames treatment around each person’s strengths and encourages active participation in developing goals and steps toward change.
Dr. Brown emphasizes the first step of reaching out as a courageous choice. She offers support for people seeking to better understand patterns of thinking and behavior, reduce distress, and build greater confidence. Her profile notes that sessions are available through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
- Location:
- Virginia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 12
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: VA LCSW 0904009573
- NPI Number: 1134665391
- License: LCSW (Virginia)
Teletherapy approaches and format
Dr. Brown adapts several evidence-informed methods for online work in collaboration with each person. Client-Centered Therapy provides a foundation in which the client’s perspective guides the pace and priorities of sessions, while Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers structured tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. These methods are described in clear, practical terms so participants can try skills between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy are used when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or awareness of present-moment experience are goals. DBT supplies concrete skills for managing intense emotional states, and mindfulness practices support attention and grounding. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are available for setting specific goals and uncovering internal motivation for change.
Online work is offered via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences. Dr. Brown emphasizes a collaborative fit and tailors the combination of approaches to what each person finds most helpful for their objectives.
What is Dr. Brown's professional background?
Dr. Melanie Brown has 12 years of professional experience as a clinician working with stress, anxiety, trauma and related concerns.
What credentials and license does she hold?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Virginia. License details: VA LCSW 0904009573.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are provided in English.
Where is Dr. Brown located?
She is licensed and practices in Virginia.
What ways can people work with her online?
Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
No. The profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the profile.