Melody Nicholas(She/Her/Hers)
Master of Arts (MA) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
North Carolina
Eating disorders & disordered eating-Body image- Anxiety - Depression- Life transitions-Divorce & separation-
Melody Nicholas
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Professional statement
Melody is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist who serves individuals aged 18+ in the picturesque state of North Carolina. She is dedicated to supporting those struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating behaviors, body image concerns, anxiety, and life transitions. Melody deeply understands that feeling whole can seem like an unattainable dream for many clients, especially when self-worth and happiness are tied to external expectations and appearances. She is also sensitive to the tendency to bury pain in destructive habits, further distancing us from our true selves and leaving us adrift in a sea of uncertainty and doubt.
Melody completed her Master’s degree from Wake Forest University and is a National Certified Counselor, Registered Yoga Instructor, Mindfulness-Based Eating Qualified Instructor, and Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Practitioner. She has also completed the core course requirements from the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals to become a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS). Using evidence-based treatment modalities such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques, Melody tailors a personalized approach to ensure her clients feel valued and understood as their individual circumstances and challenges are considered. She is dedicated to helping her clients scratch below the surface to explore how many intersecting factors impact their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Through this unique lens, Melody guides her clients in developing practical solutions and evidence-based skills to help restore mental and physical well-being.
Melody is invested in fostering a safe and accepting therapeutic environment where she empowers those she works with to develop healthy coping strategies, cultivate self-worth, and embark on their healing journey. By offering virtual therapy, she aims to provide a convenient and comfortable space for her clients to engage in transformative work.
Work and Education
Trinity Center Counseling, Staff Counselor
Magnolia Center for Counseling and Eating Recovery, Counselor Intern
Wake Forest University, MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2023
National Board for Certified Counselors, National Certified Counselor, 2023
Mindful Leader, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, 2021
Mindful Eating Training Institute, Mindfulness-Based Eating Qualified Instructor, 2021
Yoga and Ayurveda Center, Registered Yoga Instructor 200, 2020
Licensure
North Carolina: A18503Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Eating disorders & disordered eating - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating
Body image - Development of skills for handling negative thoughts about physical appearance; building habits of more positive self-talk and self-perception.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Divorce & separation - Questioning or feeling unsatisfied in your relationship; contemplation and navigation of separation; addressing issues of power, voice, and communication challenges
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Melody Nicholas is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
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Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.
- Individual sessions:$150 (52min)
- Initial session:$175 (52min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
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Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Every other week
Therapist's note
I accept credit card payments (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover), and most mental health services can be paid for with FSA and HSA cards, for which I can provide a superbill. Please reach out with any questions.