Melanie Griffin, LCSW

Melanie Griffin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with sixteen years of clinical experience working across community, forensic, and treatment settings. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Southern Connecticut State University and a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, and she is licensed to practice as an LCSW in North Carolina (NC LCSW C011127) and Connecticut (CT LCSW 007008).

Her background includes work in forensics, community services, crisis intervention, trauma care, mental health and addictions, geriatric services, adolescent programs, and family reunification, giving her a broad perspective on the challenges people face at different life stages. She has experience supporting clients with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes.

Melanie emphasizes a client-centered approach that begins with meeting people where they are and building trust through empathy and active engagement. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, existential approaches, and other client-centered strategies to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Her work reflects a commitment to understanding cultural context and the practical realities that shape recovery and growth.

Known for a calm, respectful style, Melanie brings practical tools and collaborative problem solving to therapy while recognizing the strength people draw from within. Her practice is informed by long-term experience and a focus on helping clients develop coping skills and clearer paths forward.