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Melissa Kinney
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
North Carolina

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, and Trauma
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Great to meet you!

I’m Melissa Kinney, LCSW, psychotherapist, and founder of Smiling Sage Therapy. The Sage approach bridges evidence-based practices in Western Psychology with Eastern & Indigenous wisdom traditions to support your whole being. I consider the therapeutic process a sacred journey and am honored to support you in your personal growth adventure. It's a big deal. You are so important and worth it.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My approach looks at the whole person; from the mental, physical, creative, intellectual and spiritual, and draws from your own unique needs, experience and callings. I provide an empathetic, non-judgmental space to support your mental health from a holistic point of view with an emphasis on a healthy spirit for healing.

What you can expect from our first session

I'm here for you when you are ready to take the first step! You may book an appointment through the Headway portal or request a consult online at www.smilingsage.com.

Melissa's style is

Open-minded
Empowering
Warm

Insurance carriers Melissa accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Melissa

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Western NM University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Stress, PTSD, Maternal Mental Health, Anger Management, and Women's Issues
Modalities: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Transpersonal, Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused, and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)