geometry-shapes iconTrauma / PTSD, Depression, Domestic Abuse, Sleep / Insomnia, Coping Skills, Sexual Abuse, Anxiety, Military / Veteran
armchair iconIndividual Counseling
Online
27 years in practice
Client ages: 18-64
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In-network Insurance & Self pay
Melissa is in-network with 19 insurers
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna Metro National Public Schools (MNPS)
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth EAP
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Program
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Program
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee | BCBS
Compsych
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Farmers
First Health Network
JP Farley Corporation
Multi Plan PHCS
Municipal Health Benefit Program
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Tricare East | Out of Network Provider
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$200
first session
$170
subsequent sessions
About Provider
About Melissa

Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 25 years of experience in the field of social work. She has worked in a number of specialty areas, including addiction recovery, child and family welfare, community mental health, domestic violence, sexual assault, medical/inpatient, law enforcement, military, and Veterans. 


Melissa has extensive experience in working with PTSD and complex trauma. She is trained in Biofeedback, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), CPT (cognitive processing therapy), PE (prolonged exposure), and EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing). Additionally, Melissa utilizes a variety of cognitive and somatic interventions in a holistic approach to assist you in reaching your goals. 


Melissa believes that if something is worth doing, then it is worth doing well. For that reason, she engages in ongoing training to increase what she has to offer clients. Her current favorite books are "The Body Keeps the Score" (van der Kolk), "In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts" (Mate), "Anchored" (Dana), and the Bible. Melissa is a child of God, saved by grace through faith, and walks confidently in the knowledge that He fulfills His promises to us.  


“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”. Jer 29:11

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Melissa Brown

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)